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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: $63,295

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $107,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,930

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $100,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelR8M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimV10ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $164,900 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $153,357 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000        
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
designo Package   4,900 4,900 4,200  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310    
Proximity key   650 650    
Synthetic suede headliner         1,920
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 670 670 670  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790        
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
designo Package   4,557 4,557 3,906  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288    
Proximity key   605 605    
Synthetic suede headliner         1,786
Options (change) 3,575 14,070 14,070 8,380 3,020
Options (change) 3,325 13,086 13,086 7,794 2,809
Destination 1,250 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0 0
Total Price $171,025 $64,795 $63,295 $72,205 $102,345
Total Invoice $159,232 $60,325 $58,930 $67,216 $95,246

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $108,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $101,421
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelR8M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimV10ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine532hp V10200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$171,025$64,795$63,295$72,205$102,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-1,000-3,350-6,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$171,025$62,095$62,295$68,855$95,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$6,760$33,800
Total Invoice$159,232$60,325$58,930$67,216$95,246
Adjustments for Features0-2,514-931-3,119-6,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$159,232$57,811$57,999$64,097$89,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188$6,286$31,432

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

Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelR8M-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimV10ML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500    
Mid-engine configuration$0    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
Handwriting recognition$200    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer$100   $100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Performance meter$150    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   $75
No leather in second row$-300    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Total Value of Features$8,310$11,010$9,310$11,660$14,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$1,000$3,350$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,514-931-3,119-6,003

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

Model Year20182015
ModelR8M-Class
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in114.8 in
Length174.3 in189.1 in
Width76.4 in75.2 in
Height48.8 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 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
4.0 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested156576%
Total Not Requested50024%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested295094%
Total Not Requested2006%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested156576%
Total Not Requested50024%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested295094%
Total Not Requested2006%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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