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

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,585

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $114,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,031

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $106,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassR8R8
TrimML350ML500V10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $151,497 $176,607
Lighting Package 890 890    
Premium Package 6,150 3,750    
Sunroof 1,390 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 575 575
Heated front seats 690      
Satellite radio 500 500    
Proximity key   1,080    
Diamond Stitch Leather Package       5,000
Lighting Package 828 828    
Premium Package 5,720 3,488    
Sunroof 1,293 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 535 535
Heated front seats 642      
Satellite radio 465 465    
Proximity key   1,004    
Diamond Stitch Leather Package       4,650
Options (change) 11,060 8,950 575 5,575
Options (change) 10,288 8,325 535 5,185
Destination 775 775 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $51,585 $58,225 $166,025 $198,025
Total Invoice $48,031 $54,205 $154,582 $184,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $112,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104,680
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassR8R8
TrimML350ML500V10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6302hp V8540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionT7T7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$51,585$58,225$166,025$198,025
Adjustments for Features0-275-2,010-6,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,585$57,950$164,015$191,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$27,025
Total Invoice$48,031$54,205$154,582$184,342
Adjustments for Features0-256-1,871-6,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,031$53,949$152,711$177,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0$25,129

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi R8

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassR8R8
TrimML350ML500V10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser   $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler   $400
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,790$8,065$9,800$14,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$2,010$6,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-256-1,871-6,502

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062017
ModelM-ClassR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.7 in104.3 in
Length188.5 in174.3 in
Width75.2 in76.4 in
Height69.8 in48.8 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft38.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested235063%
Total Not Requested137537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested90041%

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