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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: $139,675

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $11,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $129,985

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $11,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelS-ClassR8
TrimS63 AMG4.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Base Price $138,000 $114,200
Base Invoice $128,340 $106,206
AMG Performance Package 7,300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,350 875
Carbon fiber trim 3,000 2,500
Convenience Package   2,100
Navigation system   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
iPod integration   100
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500
AMG Performance Package 6,789  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,256 813
Carbon fiber trim 2,790 2,325
Convenience Package   1,953
Navigation system   1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
iPod integration   93
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115
Options (change) 11,650 24,225
Options (change) 10,835 22,529
Destination 875 1,250
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $151,525 $139,675
Total Invoice $141,050 $129,985

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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: $2,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,375
Model Year20112011
ModelS-ClassR8
TrimS63 AMG4.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Engine563hp V8430hp V8
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20235/35-19
Total Price$151,525$139,675
Adjustments for Features-9,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$142,190$139,675
Total Invoice$141,050$129,985
Adjustments for Features-8,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,360$129,985

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

Model Year20112011
ModelS-ClassR8
TrimS63 AMG4.2
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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$100 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
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 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,605$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,6900

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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 Year20112011
ModelS-ClassR8
Body4dr Sedan, ext.2dr Coupe
Wheelbase124.6 in104.3 in
Length206.5 in174.5 in
Width73.7 in75.0 in
Height58.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,741 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft33.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
563 hp@5500
664 lb-ft@2500		1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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