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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: $61,680

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $80,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,239

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $74,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelR-ClassR8R8R8
TrimR350V10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,240 $138,700 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $46,537 $128,991 $153,357 $180,792
Premium 2 Package 6,050      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Xenon HID headlights 985      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575 575 575
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600      
Heated front seats 750      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Premium 2 Package 5,627      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Xenon HID headlights 916      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 535 535 535
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558      
Heated front seats 698      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Options (change) 10,565 575 575 575
Options (change) 9,827 535 535 535
Destination 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300 1,300
Total Price $61,680 $141,825 $168,025 $197,525
Total Invoice $57,239 $132,076 $156,442 $183,877

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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: $81,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,992
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelR-ClassR8R8R8
TrimR350V10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionT7S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12550, 13550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$61,680$141,825$168,025$197,525
Adjustments for Features-1,2450-2,750-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,435$141,825$165,275$192,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,450$50,175
Total Invoice$57,239$132,076$156,442$183,877
Adjustments for Features-1,1550-2,560-5,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,084$132,076$153,882$178,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,806$46,658

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

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelR-ClassR8R8R8
TrimR350V10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$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$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Performance meter $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$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   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,530$9,285$12,035$14,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$0$2,750$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1550-2,560-5,143

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

Model Year20112018
ModelR-ClassR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in104.3 in
Length203.0 in174.3 in
Width77.1 in76.4 in
Height65.4 in48.8 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
iPod integration100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested199061%
Total Not Requested127539%

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