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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: $94,045

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $30,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $87,523

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG   
Difference: $28,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelM-ClassR8R8R8
TrimML63 AMG4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $92,590 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $86,109 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Illuminated door sill trim plates 580 875 875  
Navigation system   2,100    
Convenience Package   2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
iPod integration   100 0 0
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates       2,500
Special order charge       1,200
Illuminated door sill trim plates 539 813 813  
Navigation system   1,953    
Convenience Package   1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
iPod integration   93 0 0
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates       2,325
Special order charge       1,116
Options (change) 580 5,825 1,525 4,350
Options (change) 539 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 $94,045 $124,275 $154,775 $204,500
Total Invoice $87,523 $115,873 $144,238 $190,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,391
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelM-ClassR8R8R8
TrimML63 AMG4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine503hp V8430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT7M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$94,045$124,275$154,775$204,500
Adjustments for Features-9,7150-1,000-2,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,330$124,275$153,775$202,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,500$78,065
Total Invoice$87,523$115,873$144,238$190,420
Adjustments for Features-9,0410-932-2,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,482$115,873$143,306$188,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,433$72,536

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

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelM-ClassR8R8R8
TrimML63 AMG4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
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   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
Media drive$15   
Surround sound$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
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   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Dampers, manually adjustable   $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$14,375$4,660$5,660$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,715$0$1,000$2,160
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,0410-932-2,011

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

Model Year20112012
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
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 mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%

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