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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: $84,505

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $85,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,661

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $79,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelGLSGLSGLSR8
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63V10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $162,900
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $151,497
designo Edition 4,900 4,200    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800      
Special order charge 250      
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Multicontour seats 1,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     575
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0 700
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       3,000
designo Edition 4,557 3,906    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744      
Special order charge 233      
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Multicontour seats 1,023      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     535
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0 651
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       2,790
Options (change) 13,960 4,200 0 4,275
Options (change) 12,984 3,906 0 3,976
Destination 995 995 995 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $84,505 $100,145 $126,295 $169,725
Total Invoice $78,661 $93,205 $117,524 $158,023

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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: $92,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,562
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelGLSGLSGLSR8
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63V10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8540hp V10
TransmissionT9T9T7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/35-19
Total Price$84,505$100,145$126,295$169,725
Adjustments for Features-7,735-9,975-12,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,770$90,170$113,770$169,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,400$37,000$0
Total Invoice$78,661$93,205$117,524$158,023
Adjustments for Features-7,200-9,284-11,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,461$83,921$105,869$158,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,460$34,408$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelGLSGLSGLSR8
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63V10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$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 
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
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
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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
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
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration   $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door   $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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
Handwriting recognition   $200
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   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Performance meter   $150
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row   $-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 thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$14,645$16,885$19,435$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,735$9,975$12,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,200-9,284-11,6550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182017
ModelGLSR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in104.3 in
Length202.0 in174.3 in
Width76.1 in76.4 in
Height72.8 in48.8 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.9 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 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft38.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested184075%
Total Not Requested60025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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 V10

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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