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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: $143,675

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $28,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $133,705

Audi R8 4.2   
Difference: $26,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelS-ClassR8
TrimS63 AMG4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $160,900 $114,200
Base Invoice $149,637 $106,206
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 5,500
Polished alloy wheels 1,700 500
Carbon fiber trim 3,700 2,500
Convenience Package   2,100
Navigation system   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Illuminated door sill trim plates   875
LED headlights   3,500
iPod integration   100
Synthetic suede headliner   1,300
6-speed automated manual   9,100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 5,115
Polished alloy wheels 1,581 465
Carbon fiber trim 3,441 2,325
Convenience Package   1,953
Navigation system   1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Illuminated door sill trim plates   813
LED headlights   3,255
iPod integration   93
Synthetic suede headliner   1,209
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 9,850 28,225
Options (change) 9,161 26,249
Destination 925 1,250
Total Price $171,675 $143,675
Total Invoice $159,723 $133,705

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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: $16,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,365
Model Year20152011
ModelS-ClassR8
TrimS63 AMG4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine577hp V8430hp V8
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20235/35-19
Total Price$171,675$143,675
Adjustments for Features-11,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$160,225$143,675
Total Invoice$159,723$133,705
Adjustments for Features-10,6530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$149,070$133,705

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

Model Year20152011
ModelS-ClassR8
TrimS63 AMG4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,545$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,6530

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

Model Year20152011
ModelS-ClassR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.9 in104.3 in
Length197.9 in174.5 in
Width74.7 in75.0 in
Height55.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,740 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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