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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: $80,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,720

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $75,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelR-ClassR8R8
TrimR350 / R320V10 RWSV10
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,100 $138,700 $164,900
Base Invoice $39,153 $128,991 $153,357
Lighting Package 910    
Premium III Package 11,250    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 575 575
Proximity key 1,110    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550    
Heated front seats 710    
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) 660 535 535
Proximity key 1,032    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512    
Heated front seats 660    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Options (change) 17,950 575 575
Options (change) 16,692 535 535
Destination 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $60,925 $141,825 $168,025
Total Invoice $56,720 $132,076 $156,442

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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: $84,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,936
Model Year200820182018
ModelR-ClassR8R8
TrimR350 / R320V10 RWSV10
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6532hp V10532hp V10
TransmissionT7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12550, 13550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$60,925$141,825$168,025
Adjustments for Features-3,8450-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,080$141,825$165,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,450
Total Invoice$56,720$132,076$156,442
Adjustments for Features-3,5800-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,140$132,076$153,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,806

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

Model Year200820182018
ModelR-ClassR8R8
TrimR350 / R320V10 RWSV10
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$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$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished fuel door $100$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$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$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$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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$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$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$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$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,805$6,960$9,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5800-2,560

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

Model Year20082018
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 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
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
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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