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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,925

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $105,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,720

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $97,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelR-ClassR8
TrimR350 / R320V10
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,100 $162,900
Base Invoice $39,153 $151,497
Lighting Package 910  
Premium III Package 11,250  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 575
Heated front seats 710  
Proximity key 1,110  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Lighting Package 846  
Premium III Package 10,462  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 535
Heated front seats 660  
Proximity key 1,032  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Options (change) 17,950 575
Options (change) 16,692 535
Destination 875 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $60,925 $166,025
Total Invoice $56,720 $154,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $106,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98,881
Model Year20082017
ModelR-ClassR8
TrimR350 / R320V10
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6540hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/35-19
Total Price$60,925$166,025
Adjustments for Features-1,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,830$166,025
Total Invoice$56,720$154,582
Adjustments for Features-1,0190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,701$154,582

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082017
ModelR-ClassR8
TrimR350 / R320V10
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,805$9,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0190

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082017
ModelR-ClassR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in104.3 in
Length203.0 in174.3 in
Width75.7 in76.4 in
Height65.4 in48.8 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft38.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested316546%
Total Not Requested377554%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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