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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: $57,030

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $66,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,100

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $61,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920102010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassR8R8
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $44,600 $55,800 $90,100 $114,200 $146,000
Base Invoice $41,478 $51,894 $83,793 $106,206 $135,780
Lighting Package 950 950      
Premium II Package 6,600 6,600      
Leather seating surfaces 1,995 1,995      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   650 650
Heated front seats 720        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 570 570 875 875
Convenience Package       2,100  
Navigation system       2,100  
iPod integration       100 0
Lighting Package 884 884      
Premium II Package 6,138 6,138      
Leather seating surfaces 1,855 1,855      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   605 605
Heated front seats 670        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 530 530 813 813
Convenience Package       1,953  
Navigation system       1,953  
iPod integration       93 0
Options (change) 11,555 10,835 570 5,825 1,525
Options (change) 10,747 10,077 530 5,417 1,418
Destination 875 875 875 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 3,000
Total Price $57,030 $67,510 $91,545 $123,325 $151,725
Total Invoice $53,100 $62,846 $85,198 $114,923 $141,398

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,539
Model Year20092009200920102010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassR8R8
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8420hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$57,030$67,510$91,545$123,325$151,725
Adjustments for Features-5,065-7,115-9,7900-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,965$60,395$81,755$123,325$150,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,430$29,790$0$27,400
Total Invoice$53,100$62,846$85,198$114,923$141,398
Adjustments for Features-4,716-6,623-9,1110-932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,384$56,223$76,087$114,923$140,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,839$27,703$0$25,543

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

Model Year20092009200920102010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassR8R8
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMG4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
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$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Running boards $350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,700$11,750$14,425$4,635$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,065$7,115$9,790$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,716-6,623-9,1110-932

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

Model Year20092010
ModelM-ClassR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.7 in104.3 in
Length188.5 in174.5 in
Width75.2 in75.0 in
Height70.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215054%
Total Not Requested181546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215054%
Total Not Requested181546%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%

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