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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: $97,785

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $33,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $91,002

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $31,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelR8R8M-Class
Trim4.25.2ML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $94,990
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $88,341
Convenience Package 2,100    
Navigation system 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875  
iPod integration 100 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300 1,920
Convenience Package 1,953    
Navigation system 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813  
iPod integration 93 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209 1,786
Options (change) 12,625 6,325 1,920
Options (change) 11,741 5,882 1,786
Destination 1,250 1,250 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $131,075 $159,575 $97,785
Total Invoice $122,197 $148,702 $91,002

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,353
Model Year201220122012
ModelR8R8M-Class
Trim4.25.2ML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8525hp V10518hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19265/45-20
Total Price$131,075$159,575$97,785
Adjustments for Features0-750-10,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,075$158,825$86,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,750$0
Total Invoice$122,197$148,702$91,002
Adjustments for Features0-699-10,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,197$148,003$80,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,806$0

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelR8R8M-Class
Trim4.25.2ML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,635$4,385$14,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-699-10,158

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

Model Year20122012
ModelR8M-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in114.8 in
Length174.5 in189.1 in
Width75.0 in75.2 in
Height49.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.571.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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