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

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

Lowest Total Price: $89,075

Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500   
Difference: $33,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,901

Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500   
Difference: $31,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelG-ClassG-ClassR8
TrimG500G55 AMG4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $88,200 $111,900 $114,200
Base Invoice $82,026 $104,067 $106,206
Premium Package     2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650
Navigation system     2,000
Premium Package     1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605
Navigation system     1,860
Options (change) 0 0 4,750
Options (change) 0 0 4,418
Destination 875 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $89,075 $112,775 $122,250
Total Invoice $82,901 $104,942 $113,924

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz G-Class G500
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,398
Model Year200820082009
ModelG-ClassG-ClassR8
TrimG500G55 AMG4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine292hp V8493hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7T5M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18285/55-18235/35-19
Total Price$89,075$112,775$122,250
Adjustments for Features-5,775-6,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,300$106,575$122,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,275$0
Total Invoice$82,901$104,942$113,924
Adjustments for Features-5,375-5,7690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,526$99,173$113,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,647$0

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

Model Year200820082009
ModelG-ClassG-ClassR8
TrimG500G55 AMG4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Brush guard $500 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
External spare tire shell$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$11,060$11,485$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,775$6,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,375-5,7690

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

Model Year20082009
ModelG-ClassR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in104.3 in
Length185.6 in174.5 in
Width71.3 in75.0 in
Height77.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight5,546 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested52561%
Total Not Requested34039%

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