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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $83,405

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $50,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,638

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $46,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelGLSGLSGLSR8R8
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63V8V10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $115,900 $153,900
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $107,787 $143,127
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800        
Special order charge 250        
Lighting Package 1,390        
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
designo Edition 4,900 4,200      
Obstacle detection, rear 970        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     650 650
Black exterior trim (optional)   300 300 1,200 1,200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0 700 700
Navigation system       2,100  
Rearview camera       1,000  
iPod integration       100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates       900 900
Synthetic suede headliner       1,300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       5,500 3,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744        
Special order charge 233        
Lighting Package 1,293        
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
designo Edition 4,557 3,906      
Obstacle detection, rear 902        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     605 605
Black exterior trim (optional)   279 279 1,116 1,116
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0 651 651
Navigation system       1,953  
Rearview camera       930  
iPod integration       93 93
Illuminated door sill trim plates       837 837
Synthetic suede headliner       1,209  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       5,115 3,255
Options (change) 12,860 4,500 300 13,450 7,050
Options (change) 11,961 4,185 279 12,509 6,557
Destination 995 995 995 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $83,405 $100,445 $126,595 $133,600 $165,200
Total Invoice $77,638 $93,484 $117,803 $124,546 $153,934

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,102
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelGLSGLSGLSR8R8
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63V8V10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT9T9T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$83,405$100,445$126,595$133,600$165,200
Adjustments for Features-12,025-14,865-17,4150-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,380$85,580$109,180$133,600$164,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,200$37,800$0$31,300
Total Invoice$77,638$93,484$117,803$124,546$153,934
Adjustments for Features-11,194-13,835-16,2060-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,444$79,649$101,597$124,546$153,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,205$35,153$0$29,108

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelGLSGLSGLSR8R8
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63V8V10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Power door closers $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Running boards $350$350  
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power release, second row seats  $50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$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$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,735$18,575$21,125$3,710$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,025$14,865$17,415$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,194-13,835-16,2060-280

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182015
ModelGLSR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in104.3 in
Length202.0 in175.0 in
Width76.1 in75.0 in
Height72.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117548%
Total Not Requested126552%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Black exterior trim (optional)
FeatureValueRequested?
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10

Black exterior trim (optional)
FeatureValueRequested?
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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