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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $136,300

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $62,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $126,847

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $57,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelS-ClassR8
TrimS65 AMG4.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Base Price $194,000 $114,200
Base Invoice $180,420 $106,206
iPod integration 425 100
Convenience Package   2,100
Navigation system   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500
6-speed automated manual   9,100
iPod integration 395 93
Convenience Package   1,953
Navigation system   1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 425 20,850
Options (change) 395 19,391
Destination 875 1,250
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $198,300 $136,300
Total Invoice $184,690 $126,847

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi R8 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,097
Model Year20082011
ModelS-ClassR8
TrimS65 AMG4.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Engine604hp V12430hp V8
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20235/35-19
Total Price$198,300$136,300
Adjustments for Features-13,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$184,615$136,300
Total Invoice$184,690$126,847
Adjustments for Features-12,7460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$171,944$126,847

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

Model Year20082011
ModelS-ClassR8
TrimS65 AMG4.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Night vision$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$18,405$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,7460

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi R8 features.

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

Model Year20082011
ModelS-ClassR8
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in104.3 in
Length205.0 in174.5 in
Width73.7 in75.0 in
Height58.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight5,035 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft33.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi R8 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested71583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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