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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,675

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $55,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,350

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $51,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelGLGLR8
TrimGL450 / GL320GL5504.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,200 $81,300 $109,000
Base Invoice $54,126 $75,609 $101,370
Leather seating surfaces 2,130    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 750    
Convenience Package     3,500
Navigation system     2,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,981    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   605
Adaptive dampers - electrical 698    
Convenience Package     3,255
Navigation system     1,860
Options (change) 3,600 0 6,150
Options (change) 3,349 0 5,720
Destination 875 875 1,000
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $62,675 $82,175 $118,250
Total Invoice $58,350 $76,484 $110,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,435
Model Year200920092008
ModelGLGLR8
TrimGL450 / GL320GL5504.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine335hp V8382hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8440, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21235/35-19
Total Price$62,675$82,175$118,250
Adjustments for Features-6,010-12,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,665$70,010$118,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,345$0
Total Invoice$58,350$76,484$110,190
Adjustments for Features-5,595-11,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,755$65,161$110,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,406$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi R8

Model Year200920092008
ModelGLGLR8
TrimGL450 / GL320GL5504.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125 
Power liftgate $350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Running boards $350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration $100 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,195$17,350$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,010$12,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,595-11,3230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092008
ModelGLR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in104.3 in
Length200.6 in174.5 in
Width76.0 in75.0 in
Height72.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested107590%
Total Not Requested11510%

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