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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: $58,370

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $63,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,160

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $59,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassR8
TrimR3504.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,240 $114,200
Base Invoice $46,537 $106,206
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 650
Heated front seats 750  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Premium Package   2,100
Navigation system   2,000
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 605
Heated front seats 698  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Premium Package   1,953
Navigation system   1,860
Options (change) 7,255 4,750
Options (change) 6,748 4,418
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $58,370 $122,250
Total Invoice $54,160 $113,924

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,694
Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassR8
TrimR3504.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/35-19
Total Price$58,370$122,250
Adjustments for Features-4,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,135$122,250
Total Invoice$54,160$113,924
Adjustments for Features-3,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,230$113,924

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

Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassR8
TrimR3504.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $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 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,145$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9300

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

Model Year20112009
ModelR-ClassR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in104.3 in
Length203.0 in174.5 in
Width77.1 in75.0 in
Height65.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.1 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
15.2 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested116548%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%

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