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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: $71,895

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $94,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,924

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $87,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelGLGLR8
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550V10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,200 $81,300 $162,900
Base Invoice $54,126 $75,609 $151,497
Premium II Package 8,650    
Leather seating surfaces 2,130    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   575
Adaptive dampers - electrical 750    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 570  
Premium II Package 8,044    
Leather seating surfaces 1,981    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   535
Adaptive dampers - electrical 698    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 530  
Options (change) 12,820 570 575
Options (change) 11,923 530 535
Destination 875 875 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $71,895 $82,745 $166,025
Total Invoice $66,924 $77,014 $154,582

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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: $98,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,870
Model Year200920092017
ModelGLGLR8
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550V10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine335hp V8382hp V8540hp V10
TransmissionT7T7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21245/35-19
Total Price$71,895$82,745$166,025
Adjustments for Features-4,525-5,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,370$77,195$166,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,825$0
Total Invoice$66,924$77,014$154,582
Adjustments for Features-4,212-5,1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,712$71,848$154,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,136$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi R8

Model Year200920092017
ModelGLGLR8
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550V10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$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 with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer  $100
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
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$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 seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$13,435$14,460$8,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,525$5,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,212-5,1660

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092017
ModelGLR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in104.3 in
Length200.6 in174.3 in
Width76.0 in76.4 in
Height72.4 in48.8 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.9 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 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft38.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100No
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested304055%
Total Not Requested244045%

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