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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: $52,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,924

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $48,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelR8R8GLGL
Trim4.25.2GL450 / GL320GL550
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $58,200 $81,300
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $54,126 $75,609
Navigation system 2,100      
Convenience Package 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 720  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875 570 570
iPod integration 100 0    
Leather seating surfaces     2,130  
Premium II Package     8,650  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     750  
Navigation system 1,953      
Convenience Package 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813 530 530
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 1,250 1,250 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $124,275 $154,775 $71,895 $82,745
Total Invoice $115,873 $144,238 $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: $63,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,133
Model Year2011201120092009
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)235/35-19235/35-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$124,275$154,775$71,895$82,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-10,940-11,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,275$153,775$60,955$70,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,500$0$9,825
Total Invoice$115,873$144,238$66,924$77,014
Adjustments for Features0-932-10,184-11,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,873$143,306$56,740$65,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,433$0$9,138

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2011201120092009
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
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$14,625$15,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$10,940$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-10,184-11,136

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112009
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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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 audio100Yes
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 information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested277551%
Total Not Requested270549%

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