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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: $85,925

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $38,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,972

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $35,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelGLR8R8
TrimGL5504.25.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,450 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $78,539 $106,206 $138,570
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600 875 875
Convenience Package   2,100  
Navigation system   2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650
iPod integration   100 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558 813 813
Convenience Package   1,953  
Navigation system   1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605
iPod integration   93 0
Options (change) 600 5,825 1,525
Options (change) 558 5,417 1,418
Destination 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $85,925 $124,275 $154,775
Total Invoice $79,972 $115,873 $144,238

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,712
Model Year201120112011
ModelGLR8R8
TrimGL5504.25.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$85,925$124,275$154,775
Adjustments for Features-12,6900-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,235$124,275$153,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,500
Total Invoice$79,972$115,873$144,238
Adjustments for Features-11,8110-932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,161$115,873$143,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,433

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi R8

Model Year201120112011
ModelGLR8R8
TrimGL5504.25.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150$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  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $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  
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-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  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$16,260$3,570$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,690$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,8110-932

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112011
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 Weight5,347 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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested71583%
Total Not Requested15017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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