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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: $71,895

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $51,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,924

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $47,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelR8R8GLGL
Trim4.25.2GL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $58,200 $81,300
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $54,126 $75,609
Convenience Package 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875 570 570
Navigation system 2,100      
iPod integration 100 0    
Leather seating surfaces     2,130  
Premium II Package     8,650  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     750  
Convenience Package 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813 530 530
Navigation system 1,953      
iPod integration 93 0    
Leather seating surfaces     1,981  
Premium II Package     8,044  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     698  
Options (change) 5,825 1,525 12,820 570
Options (change) 5,417 1,418 11,923 530
Destination 1,200 1,200 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 0 0
Total Price $123,325 $151,725 $71,895 $82,745
Total Invoice $114,923 $141,398 $66,924 $77,014

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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: $62,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,299
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelR8R8GLGL
Trim4.25.2GL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8525hp V10335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$123,325$151,725$71,895$82,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-11,065-12,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,325$150,725$60,830$70,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,400$0$9,825
Total Invoice$114,923$141,398$66,924$77,014
Adjustments for Features0-932-10,300-11,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$114,923$140,466$56,624$65,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,543$0$9,137

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2010201020092009
ModelR8R8GLGL
Trim4.25.2GL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$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$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
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$40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$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 with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Running boards   $350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $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$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,685$4,685$14,750$15,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$11,065$12,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-10,300-11,253

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102009
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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%

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, leather250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265048%
Total Not Requested283052%

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