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

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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $83,405

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $49,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,638

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $46,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelR8R8GLSGLSGLS
TrimV8V10GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $114,900 $151,200 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $106,857 $140,616 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Convenience Package 2,000        
Navigation system 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 720    
iPod integration 100 100      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 900 900      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500      
Black exterior trim (optional) 1,200 1,200   300 300
Lighting Package     1,390    
Premium 1 Package     3,830    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     800    
Special order charge     250    
Obstacle detection, rear     970    
designo Edition     4,900 4,200  
Convenience Package 1,860        
Navigation system 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 670    
iPod integration 93 93      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 837 837      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255      
Black exterior trim (optional) 1,116 1,116   279 279
Lighting Package     1,293    
Premium 1 Package     3,562    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     744    
Special order charge     233    
Obstacle detection, rear     902    
designo Edition     4,557 3,906  
Options (change) 13,750 7,650 12,860 4,500 300
Options (change) 12,788 7,115 11,961 4,185 279
Destination 1,250 1,250 995 995 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $132,900 $163,100 $83,405 $100,445 $126,595
Total Invoice $123,895 $151,981 $77,638 $93,484 $117,803

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,404
Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelR8R8GLSGLSGLS
TrimV8V10GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8525hp V10362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 1280, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$132,900$163,100$83,405$100,445$126,595
Adjustments for Features0-250-11,975-14,815-17,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,900$162,850$71,430$85,630$109,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,950$0$14,200$37,800
Total Invoice$123,895$151,981$77,638$93,484$117,803
Adjustments for Features0-233-11,147-13,788-16,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,895$151,748$66,491$79,696$101,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,853$0$13,205$35,153

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelR8R8GLSGLSGLS
TrimV8V10GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $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$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100   
Carbon fiber engine cover $0   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer$100$100   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,760$4,010$15,735$18,575$21,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$11,975$14,815$17,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-11,147-13,788-16,159

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20142018
ModelR8GLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in121.1 in
Length175.0 in202.0 in
Width75.0 in76.1 in
Height49.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 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
3.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
3.549.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.593.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested76591%
Total Not Requested759%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117548%
Total Not Requested126552%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
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 GLS GLS550

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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