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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: $79,665

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $91,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,154

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $85,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelR8GLGLGLGL
TrimV10GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $164,900 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $153,357 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Multicontour seats   1,100 1,100    
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970    
designo Edition   4,800 4,800 4,100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 670 670    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Multicontour seats   1,023 1,023    
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902    
designo Edition   4,464 4,464 3,813  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744 744    
Options (change) 3,575 14,190 14,190 4,100 0
Options (change) 3,325 13,197 13,197 3,813 0
Destination 1,250 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $171,025 $79,665 $81,315 $96,325 $123,025
Total Invoice $159,232 $74,154 $75,688 $89,647 $113,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $97,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,812
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelR8GLGLGLGL
TrimV10GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine532hp V10240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionS7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 1380, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$171,025$79,665$81,315$96,325$123,025
Adjustments for Features0-6,160-6,310-8,875-11,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$171,025$73,505$75,005$87,450$111,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$13,945$37,670
Total Invoice$159,232$74,154$75,688$89,647$113,548
Adjustments for Features0-5,734-5,873-8,260-10,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$159,232$68,420$69,815$81,387$102,611
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395$12,967$34,191

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelR8GLGLGLGL
TrimV10GL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40  $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500    
Mid-engine configuration$0    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400    
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
Handwriting recognition$200    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer$100    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Performance meter$150    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75    
No leather in second row$-300    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Total Value of Features$8,285$14,445$14,595$17,160$20,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,160$6,310$8,875$11,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,734-5,873-8,260-10,937

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182016
ModelR8GL
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in121.0 in
Length174.3 in201.6 in
Width76.4 in76.4 in
Height48.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
4.049.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191573%
Total Not Requested72527%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191573%
Total Not Requested72527%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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