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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: $60,165

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $105,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,015

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $98,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelR-ClassR8R8
TrimR350 / R320V10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,650 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $44,315 $151,497 $176,607
Premium II Package 7,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575 575
Heated front seats 720    
Proximity key 1,130    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Premium II Package 7,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 535 535
Heated front seats 670    
Proximity key 1,051    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Options (change) 11,640 575 575
Options (change) 10,825 535 535
Destination 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $60,165 $166,025 $193,025
Total Invoice $56,015 $154,582 $179,692

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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: $104,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,655
Model Year200920172017
ModelR-ClassR8R8
TrimR350 / R320V10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionT7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$60,165$166,025$193,025
Adjustments for Features0-980-3,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,165$165,045$189,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,225
Total Invoice$56,015$154,582$179,692
Adjustments for Features0-912-3,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,015$153,670$176,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,526

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

Model Year200920172017
ModelR-ClassR8R8
TrimR350 / R320V10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000
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  
Cargo net $40$40
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 exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels  $250
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser  $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
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 changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$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
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,155$12,135$14,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-912-3,496

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

Model Year20092017
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100No
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested229049%
Total Not Requested237551%

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