Audi R8 price

Audi today announced pricing for the new R8 sports car, which will arrive in the U.S. As a 2008 model. The R8 with a six speed manual transmission will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $109,000 when it launches this fall in the United States. Models equipped with the six speed R tronic auto gearbox will start at $118,000.

Standard luxury features are Audi magnetic ride, auto bi xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED taillights and LED engine compartment lighting. 19-inch alloy wheels, auto weather control, power and heated leather/Alcantara sport seats, cruise control, Sirius satellite radio, and nine speaker audio system. An optional Convenience Package will include Audi parking system advanced with rearview camera, Audi hill hold help, a six disc CD changer, HomeLink, Bluetooth phone prep, auto dimming exterior mirrors, and a storage package.

Stand alone alternatives on the R8 include a 12-speaker, 465-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system, Alcantara headliner, Audi navigation plus, an upgraded Leather Package, and improved Leather Package which will include a leather covered dash and interior trim pieces, metallic/pearl effect paint, carbon fiber sideblades, body color sideblades, and the previously mentioned R tronic auto gearbox.