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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: $89,805

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $43,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520202020
ModelR8R8GLSGLS
TrimV8V10GLS450GLS580
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $115,900 $153,900 $75,950 $98,800
Rearview camera 1,000      
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      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500    
Black exterior trim (optional) 1,200 1,200   300
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390
Premium 1 Package     3,830 3,830
Adaptive dampers - electrical     800  
Special order charge     250  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
designo Edition     4,900 4,200
Paint, special red       360
Rearview camera 930      
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      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255    
Black exterior trim (optional) 1,116 1,116   279
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293
Premium 1 Package     3,562 3,562
Adaptive dampers - electrical     744  
Special order charge     233  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
designo Edition     4,557 3,906
Paint, special red       335
Options (change) 12,750 6,350 12,860 11,050
Options (change) 11,858 5,906 11,961 10,277
Destination 1,250 1,250 995 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $132,900 $164,500 $89,805 $110,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $113,795
Model Year2015201520202020
ModelR8R8GLSGLS
TrimV8V10GLS450GLS580
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8525hp V10362hp I6 H483hp V8 H
TransmissionM6M6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 1280, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19275/55-19275/45-21
Total Price$132,900$164,500$89,805$110,845
Adjustments for Features0-300-12,025-11,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,900$164,200$77,780$99,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,300$0$21,540

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2015201520202020
ModelR8R8GLSGLS
TrimV8V10GLS450GLS580
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
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 app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
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 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
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-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,710$4,010$15,735$15,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$12,025$11,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-280-1,735-1,172

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20152020
ModelR8GLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in123.4 in
Length175.0 in205.0 in
Width75.0 in79.9 in
Height49.3 in71.8 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.5,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
3.542.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.584.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
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 GLS580

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
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%

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