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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: $55,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,972

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $52,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelGLR8R8
TrimGL550V10 RWSV10
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,450 $138,700 $164,900
Base Invoice $78,539 $128,991 $153,357
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535
Options (change) 600 575 575
Options (change) 558 535 535
Destination 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $85,925 $141,825 $168,025
Total Invoice $79,972 $132,076 $156,442

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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: $64,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,504
Model Year201120182018
ModelGLR8R8
TrimGL550V10 RWSV10
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8532hp V10532hp V10
TransmissionT7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12550, 13550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$85,925$141,825$168,025
Adjustments for Features-9,0250-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,900$141,825$165,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,450
Total Invoice$79,972$132,076$156,442
Adjustments for Features-8,4000-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,572$132,076$153,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,806

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi R8

Model Year201120182018
ModelGLR8R8
TrimGL550V10 RWSV10
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
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  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
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
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$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 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 thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$14,670$5,645$8,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,025$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4000-2,560

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112018
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 Weight5,347 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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