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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: $63,295

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $107,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,930

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $100,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassR8
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGV10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $164,900
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $153,357
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030      
designo Package 4,900 4,900 4,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   575
Proximity key 650 650      
Synthetic suede headliner       1,920  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         3,000
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748      
designo Package 4,557 4,557 3,906    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670   535
Proximity key 605 605      
Synthetic suede headliner       1,786  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         2,790
Options (change) 14,070 14,070 8,380 3,020 3,575
Options (change) 13,086 13,086 7,794 2,809 3,325
Destination 925 925 925 925 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $64,795 $63,295 $72,205 $102,345 $171,025
Total Invoice $60,325 $58,930 $67,216 $95,246 $159,232

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $108,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $101,421
Model Year20152015201520152018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassR8
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGV10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8532hp V10
TransmissionT7T7T7T7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20245/35-19
Total Price$64,795$63,295$72,205$102,345$171,025
Adjustments for Features-2,700-1,000-3,350-6,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,095$62,295$68,855$95,895$171,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$6,760$33,800$0
Total Invoice$60,325$58,930$67,216$95,246$159,232
Adjustments for Features-2,514-931-3,119-6,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,811$57,999$64,097$89,243$159,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$6,286$31,432$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassR8
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGV10
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Mid-engine configuration    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished fuel door    $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
Handwriting recognition    $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100$100
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75
No leather in second row    $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$11,010$9,310$11,660$14,760$8,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$1,000$3,350$6,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,514-931-3,119-6,0030

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

Model Year20152018
ModelM-ClassR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.8 in104.3 in
Length189.1 in174.3 in
Width75.2 in76.4 in
Height70.7 in48.8 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft38.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested156576%
Total Not Requested50024%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested295094%
Total Not Requested2006%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested156576%
Total Not Requested50024%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested295094%
Total Not Requested2006%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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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