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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: $83,335

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $88,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,567

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $82,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelR8GLSGLSGLS
TrimV10GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $164,900 $68,700 $93,850 $124,100
Base Invoice $153,357 $63,891 $87,281 $115,413
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000      
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700     0
Multicontour seats   1,100    
Lighting Package   1,390    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Obstacle detection, rear   970    
designo Edition   4,900 4,200  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 670    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790      
Painted brake calipers (optional) 651     0
Multicontour seats   1,023    
Lighting Package   1,293    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Obstacle detection, rear   902    
designo Edition   4,557 3,906  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744    
Options (change) 4,275 13,710 4,200 0
Options (change) 3,976 12,751 3,906 0
Destination 1,250 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $171,725 $83,335 $98,975 $125,025
Total Invoice $159,883 $77,567 $92,112 $116,338

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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: $96,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,516
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelR8GLSGLSGLS
TrimV10GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine532hp V10362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionS7T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 1380, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$171,725$83,335$98,975$125,025
Adjustments for Features0-7,735-9,975-12,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$171,725$75,600$89,000$112,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,400$36,900
Total Invoice$159,883$77,567$92,112$116,338
Adjustments for Features0-7,200-9,283-11,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$159,883$70,367$82,829$104,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,462$34,316

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelR8GLSGLSGLS
TrimV10GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$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
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   
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   
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  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
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
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof $900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
Handwriting recognition$200   
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$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Performance meter$150   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row$-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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$6,910$14,645$16,885$19,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,735$9,975$12,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,200-9,283-11,655

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182017
ModelR8GLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in121.1 in
Length174.3 in202.0 in
Width76.4 in76.1 in
Height48.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.5,401 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 GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested184075%
Total Not Requested60025%
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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