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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,975

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $78,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,817

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $73,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelGLKR8R8R8
TrimGLK3504.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $35,500 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $33,015 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Leather seating surfaces 1,780      
Multimedia Package 3,000      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Lighting Package 985      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 875 875  
Heated front seats 750      
Satellite radio 455      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 650 650 650
Rear spoiler 410      
Navigation system   2,100    
Convenience Package   2,100    
iPod integration   100 0 0
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates       2,500
Special order charge       1,200
Leather seating surfaces 1,655      
Multimedia Package 2,790      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Lighting Package 916      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 813 813  
Heated front seats 698      
Satellite radio 423      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 605 605 605
Rear spoiler 381      
Navigation system   1,953    
Convenience Package   1,953    
iPod integration   93 0 0
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates       2,325
Special order charge       1,116
Options (change) 9,600 5,825 1,525 4,350
Options (change) 8,927 5,417 1,418 4,046
Destination 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $45,975 $124,275 $154,775 $204,500
Total Invoice $42,817 $115,873 $144,238 $190,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,268
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelGLKR8R8R8
TrimGLK3504.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT7M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$45,975$124,275$154,775$204,500
Adjustments for Features-2,3750-1,000-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,600$124,275$153,775$202,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,500$78,065
Total Invoice$42,817$115,873$144,238$190,420
Adjustments for Features-2,2120-932-2,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,605$115,873$143,306$188,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,433$72,536

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelGLKR8R8R8
TrimGLK3504.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40 
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Surround sound  $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Dampers, manually adjustable   $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,860$5,485$6,485$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0$1,000$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2120-932-2,011

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112012
ModelGLKR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.5 in104.3 in
Length178.3 in174.5 in
Width72.4 in75.0 in
Height66.9 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%

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