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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: $67,420

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $56,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,762

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $53,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelR8R8GLGL
Trim4.25.2GL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $55,900 $77,375
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $51,987 $71,959
Navigation system 2,100      
Convenience Package 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 710  
iPod integration 100 0 375 375
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875 550 550
Premium I Package     6,400  
Leather seating surfaces     2,100  
Voice control for nav and audio     510  
Navigation system 1,953      
Convenience Package 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 660  
iPod integration 93 0 349 349
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813 512 512
Premium I Package     5,952  
Leather seating surfaces     1,953  
Voice control for nav and audio     474  
Options (change) 5,825 1,525 10,645 925
Options (change) 5,417 1,418 9,900 861
Destination 1,250 1,250 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $124,275 $154,775 $67,420 $79,175
Total Invoice $115,873 $144,238 $62,762 $73,695

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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: $65,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,931
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelR8R8GLGL
Trim4.25.2GL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine430hp 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)235/35-19235/35-19265/60-18295/40-21
Total Price$124,275$154,775$67,420$79,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-8,400-11,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,275$153,775$59,020$67,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,500$0$8,480
Total Invoice$115,873$144,238$62,762$73,695
Adjustments for Features0-932-7,820-10,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,873$143,306$54,942$62,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,433$0$7,886

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2011201120082008
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 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
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
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 rack   $300
Roof rails  $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$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
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote  $200$200
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
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
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
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$4,410$5,410$12,810$16,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$8,400$11,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-7,820-10,867

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Sunroof900No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cargo area partition net40No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197545%
Total Not Requested241555%

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