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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,395

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $66,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,029

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $61,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLER8R8
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SV8V10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $115,900 $153,900
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $107,787 $143,127
Premium 2 Package 6,190 2,120 2,000        
Parktronic Package 970 970 970        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     650 650
Upholstered instrument panel 450            
Special order charge 250            
Leather seating surfaces 1,620            
designo Package   4,900 4,200        
Carbon fiber trim   1,750   1,750 1,750 2,500 2,500
Synthetic suede headliner       1,600   1,300  
Navigation system           2,100  
Rearview camera           1,000  
iPod integration           100 100
Painted brake calipers (optional)           700 700
Illuminated door sill trim plates           900 900
Premium 2 Package 5,757 1,972 1,860        
Parktronic Package 902 902 902        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     605 605
Upholstered instrument panel 419            
Special order charge 233            
Leather seating surfaces 1,507            
designo Package   4,557 3,906        
Carbon fiber trim   1,628   1,628 1,628 2,325 2,325
Synthetic suede headliner       1,488   1,209  
Navigation system           1,953  
Rearview camera           930  
iPod integration           93 93
Painted brake calipers (optional)           651 651
Illuminated door sill trim plates           837 837
Options (change) 10,200 10,460 7,890 3,350 1,750 9,250 4,850
Options (change) 9,488 9,729 7,338 3,116 1,628 8,603 4,511
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $63,395 $79,205 $71,500 $106,895 $112,445 $129,400 $163,000
Total Invoice $59,029 $73,732 $66,279 $99,483 $104,644 $120,640 $151,888

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,594
Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLER8R8
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SV8V10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$63,395$79,205$71,500$106,895$112,445$129,400$163,000
Adjustments for Features-6,425-10,950-10,775-11,950-11,9500-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,970$68,255$60,725$94,945$100,495$129,400$162,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,285$3,755$37,975$43,525$0$33,050
Total Invoice$59,029$73,732$66,279$99,483$104,644$120,640$151,888
Adjustments for Features-5,983-10,193-9,988-11,121-11,1210-513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,046$63,539$56,291$88,362$93,523$120,640$151,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,493$3,245$35,316$40,477$0$30,735

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi R8

Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLER8R8
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SV8V10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400     
6-speed manual     $150$150
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras   $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150    
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net     $40$40
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)      $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration     $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished fuel door     $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0     
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0     
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler     $400$400
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0  
Carbon fiber trim $200 $200$200$200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row     $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Wood trim$300 $300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,485$16,010$15,835$17,010$17,010$5,060$5,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,425$10,950$10,775$11,950$11,950$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,983-10,193-9,988-11,121-11,1210-513

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182015
ModelGLER8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.8 in104.3 in
Length189.1 in175.0 in
Width75.8 in75.0 in
Height70.7 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested227551%
Total Not Requested221549%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested195091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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