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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: $51,585

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $90,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,031

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $84,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelR8R8R8M-ClassM-Class
TrimV10 RWSV10V10 PlusML350ML500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $138,700 $164,900 $194,400 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $128,991 $153,357 $180,792 $36,968 $45,105
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 690 690
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     5,000    
Lighting Package       890 890
Premium Package       6,150 3,750
Sunroof       1,390 1,290
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750
Satellite radio       500 500
Heated front seats       690  
Proximity key         1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535 535 642 642
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     4,650    
Lighting Package       828 828
Premium Package       5,720 3,488
Sunroof       1,293 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear       698 698
Satellite radio       465 465
Heated front seats       642  
Proximity key         1,004
Options (change) 575 575 5,575 11,060 8,950
Options (change) 535 535 5,185 10,288 8,325
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 1,300 0 0
Total Price $141,825 $168,025 $202,525 $51,585 $58,225
Total Invoice $132,076 $156,442 $188,527 $48,031 $54,205

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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: $90,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,129
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelR8R8R8M-ClassM-Class
TrimV10 RWSV10V10 PlusML350ML500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionS7S7S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13550, 13140, 580, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$141,825$168,025$202,525$51,585$58,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-7,075-90-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$141,825$165,925$195,450$51,495$57,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,100$53,625$0$6,365
Total Invoice$132,076$156,442$188,527$48,031$54,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-6,586-84-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$132,076$154,487$181,941$47,947$53,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,411$49,865$0$5,918

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

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelR8R8R8M-ClassM-Class
TrimV10 RWSV10V10 PlusML350ML500
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber body panels  $250  
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100  
Carbon fiber rear diffuser  $200  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Retractable rear spoiler $400   
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Chronometer$100$100$100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Performance meter$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,700$9,800$14,775$7,790$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$7,075$90$365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,955-6,586-84-340

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

Model Year20182006
ModelR8M-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in114.7 in
Length174.3 in188.5 in
Width76.4 in75.2 in
Height48.8 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 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
4.0 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft372.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested90041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested90090%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested235063%
Total Not Requested137537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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