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: $124,275

Audi R8 4.2

Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $115,873

Audi R8 4.2

Difference: $741

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	Down Payment	Interest Rate	Term
G-Class
R8

Model Year 2011 2012 2012 2012

Model G-Class R8 R8 R8

Trim G55 AMG 4.2 5.2 GT

Body 4dr SUV 2dr Coupe 2dr Coupe 2dr Coupe

Base Price $124,450 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800

Base Invoice $115,739 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024

Navigation system 2,100

Convenience Package 2,100

Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650

iPod integration 100 0 0

Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875

Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates 2,500

Special order charge 1,200

Navigation system 1,953

Convenience Package 1,953

Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605

iPod integration 93 0 0

Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813

Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates 2,325

Special order charge 1,116

Options (change) 0 5,825 1,525 4,350

Options (change) 0 5,417 1,418 4,046

Destination 875 1,250 1,250 1,250

Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100

Total Price $125,325 $124,275 $154,775 $204,500

Total Invoice $116,614 $115,873 $144,238 $190,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,391
Model Year	2011	2012	2012	2012
Model	G-Class	R8	R8	R8
Trim	G55 AMG	4.2	5.2	GT
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe

Engine	500hp V8	430hp V8	525hp V10	560hp V10
Transmission	T5	M6	M6	S6
Drivetrain	AWD w/4L	AWD	AWD	AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)	/ MPG	/ MPG	/ MPG	/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)	610, 12	140, 7	465, 12	140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)	275/55-19	235/35-19	235/35-19	235/35-19
Total Price	$125,325	$124,275	$154,775	$204,500
Adjustments for Features	-6,590	0	-1,000	-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price	$118,735	$124,275	$153,775	$202,340
Cost Above Minimum	$0	$0	$29,500	$78,065
Total Invoice	$116,614	$115,873	$144,238	$190,420
Adjustments for Features	-6,132	0	-932	-2,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice	$110,482	$115,873	$143,306	$188,409
Cost Above Minimum	$0	$0	$27,433	$72,536

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

Model Year	2011	2012	2012	2012
Model	G-Class	R8	R8	R8
Trim	G55 AMG	4.2	5.2	GT
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe

Transmission and Drivetrain
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic	$1000
6-speed manual		$150	$150
6-speed automated manual				$1100
AWD w/low range	$2200
AWD		$1700	$1700	$1700
Accessories
Heated steering wheel	$100
Power rear side windows	$200
Remote window/roof operation	$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual		$250	$250	$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power	$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
Front side airbags		$350	$350	$350
Full-size spare tire	$225
Knee airbag, driver		$75	$75	$75
Knee airbag, passenger		$75	$75	$75
Obstacle detection, front		$150	$150
Obstacle detection, rear	$250	$250	$250
Rollover sensor	$50
Side curtain airbags	$350
Cargo Management
Cargo cover	$75
Cargo net		$40	$40
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control	$125
Electrically heated windshield	$250
Heated windshield washer nozzles	$15
Rear air vents	$100
Rear wiper	$175
Residual heat	$50
Drivetrain
Lockable center differential	$150
Lockable front differential	$150
Lockable rear differential	$150
Engine / Motor
Mid-engine configuration		$0	$0	$0
Exterior
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)		$25	$25	$25
Bright-finished fuel door		$100	$100	$100
Carbon fiber body panels				$250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler				$300
Carbon fiber mirror housings				$100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler				$300
Chrome brush guard	$750
Deep-tinted rear windows	$275
External spare tire shell	$100
Externally-mounted spare	$0
Rear bumper protector	$40
Retractable rear spoiler		$400	$400
Running boards	$350
Skid plates	$150
Tow hook(s), front	$40
Tow hook(s), rear	$25
Wheel-lip moldings	$75
Infotainment
Aux input	$50
CD changer, in-dash	$325
CD player		$125	$125	$125
DVD-compatible player	$0
HD radio	$50
Media drive	$15
Satellite radio		$200	$200	$200
Surround sound	$250		$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar	$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror		$75	$75	$75
Cornering lights	$50
Fog light, rear	$100
Fog lights	$125
Headlight washers	$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver	$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger	$50
Interior ambient lighting		$150	$150	$150
LED headlights			$1000	$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse	$25
Visor mirror, driver		$10	$10	$10
Visor mirror, passenger		$10	$10	$10
Xenon HID headlights	$500	$500
Seats and Interior Trim
Cooled or ventilated front seats	$300
Folding second row seats	$300
Heated second row seats	$200
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates				$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates	$200	$200	$200
Leather door panel trim	$250		$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel		$150	$150
Memory system, driver seat	$200
Memory system, passenger seat	$150
No leather in second row		$-300	$-300	$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat	$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat	$50
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		$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel				$150
Upholstered instrument panel		$300	$300	$300
Wood trim	$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel	$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
Adaptive dampers - electrical		$500	$500	$500
Dampers, manually adjustable				$400
Sport suspension (upgrade)	$0			$0
Transmission
Launch control		$100	$100	$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls				$100
Total Value of Features	$12,175	$5,585	$6,585	$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments	$6,590	$0	$1,000	$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments	-6,132	0	-932	-2,011

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi R8 features.

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

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	G-Class	R8
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Coupe

Wheelbase	112.2 in	104.3 in
Length	184.5 in	174.5 in
Width	71.8 in	75.0 in
Height	76.0 in	49.3 in
Curb Weight	5,511 lb.	3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity	25.4 gal.	23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom	42.2 in	38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room	53.7 in	54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room	51.5 in	0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom	52.5 in	41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom	40.0 in	0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room	56.3 in	0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room	53.9 in	0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom	41.9 in	0.0 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	45.2 ft³	3.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	79.5 ft³	3.5 ft³

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi R8 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
Feature	Value	Requested?
Navigation system	600	Yes
Voice control for nav and audio	100	Yes
Traffic information	25	Yes
Total Requested	725	100%
Total Not Requested	0	0%
Convenience Package
Feature	Value	Requested?
Obstacle detection, front	150	No
Obstacle detection, rear	250	Yes
Rearview camera	200	Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror	75	Yes
Cargo net	40	No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror	75	No
Hill start assist	75	No
Total Requested	525	61%
Total Not Requested	340	39%