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

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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,675

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $55,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,350

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $51,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelR8GLGL
Trim4.2GL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $109,000 $58,200 $81,300
Base Invoice $101,370 $54,126 $75,609
Convenience Package 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 720  
Navigation system 2,000    
Leather seating surfaces   2,130  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   750  
Convenience Package 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 670  
Navigation system 1,860    
Leather seating surfaces   1,981  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   698  
Options (change) 6,150 3,600 0
Options (change) 5,720 3,349 0
Destination 1,000 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $118,250 $62,675 $82,175
Total Invoice $110,190 $58,350 $76,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,435
Model Year200820092009
ModelR8GLGL
Trim4.2GL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 780, 8440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$118,250$62,675$82,175
Adjustments for Features0-6,010-12,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,250$56,665$70,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,345
Total Invoice$110,190$58,350$76,484
Adjustments for Features0-5,595-11,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,190$52,755$65,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,406

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200820092009
ModelR8GLGL
Trim4.2GL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Running boards  $350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot$25 $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,185$11,195$17,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,010$12,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,595-11,323

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082009
ModelR8GL
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in121.1 in
Length174.5 in200.6 in
Width75.0 in76.0 in
Height49.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
3.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.583.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested107590%
Total Not Requested11510%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

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