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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: $58,080

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $107,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,077

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $100,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelR-ClassR8R8
TrimR350V10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,690 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $49,002 $151,497 $176,607
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575 575
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600    
Heated front seats 750    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 535 535
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558    
Heated front seats 698    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Options (change) 4,515 575 575
Options (change) 4,200 535 535
Destination 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $58,080 $166,025 $193,025
Total Invoice $54,077 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $104,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,335
Model Year201220172017
ModelR-ClassR8R8
TrimR350V10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionT7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$58,080$166,025$193,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,405-6,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,080$162,620$186,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,225
Total Invoice$54,077$154,582$179,692
Adjustments for Features0-3,170-5,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,077$151,412$173,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,527

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

Model Year201220172017
ModelR-ClassR8R8
TrimR350V10V10 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 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
Rearview camera $200$200
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$100  
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
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Chronometer $100$100
Headlight washers$50  
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
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $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
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  
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
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
Total Value of Features$9,105$12,510$15,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,405$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,170-5,753

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

Model Year20122017
ModelR-ClassR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase126.6 in104.3 in
Length203.1 in174.3 in
Width77.1 in76.4 in
Height65.4 in48.8 in
Curb Weight4,961 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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