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

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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,735

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $73,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,519

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $68,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelR8M-ClassM-Class
Trim4.2ML350ML500
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $114,200 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $106,206 $36,968 $45,105
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 690 690
Navigation system 2,000 1,240  
Lighting Package   890 890
Trim Package   2,200  
Satellite radio   500 500
Heated front seats   690  
Sunroof     1,290
Premium Package     3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 642 642
Navigation system 1,860 1,153  
Lighting Package   828 828
Trim Package   2,046  
Satellite radio   465 465
Heated front seats   642  
Sunroof     1,200
Premium Package     3,488
Options (change) 2,650 6,210 7,120
Options (change) 2,465 5,776 6,623
Destination 1,200 775 775
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $120,150 $46,735 $56,395
Total Invoice $111,971 $43,519 $52,503

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,054
Model Year200920062006
ModelR8M-ClassM-Class
Trim4.2ML350ML500
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 780, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$120,150$46,735$56,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,720-4,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,150$45,015$52,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,235
Total Invoice$111,971$43,519$52,503
Adjustments for Features0-1,602-3,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,971$41,917$48,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,727

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year200920062006
ModelR8M-ClassM-Class
Trim4.2ML350ML500
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0  
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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,745$7,465$9,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,720$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,602-3,859

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20092006
ModelR8M-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in114.7 in
Length174.5 in188.5 in
Width75.0 in75.2 in
Height49.3 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.572.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested102569%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%

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