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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $78,015

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L   
Difference: $42,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,611

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L   
Difference: $39,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8G-Class
TrimA8 LA8 L W12G55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $74,690 $120,100 $119,450
Base Invoice $69,461 $111,693 $111,088
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500    
Leather door panel trim 750    
Heated steering wheel 300 200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396    
Leather door panel trim 698    
Heated steering wheel 281 185  
Options (change) 2,550 200 0
Options (change) 2,375 185 0
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $78,015 $122,775 $120,325
Total Invoice $72,611 $114,353 $111,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,124
Model Year200820082009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8G-Class
TrimA8 LA8 L W12G55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8450hp W12500hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG11/15 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-19275/55-19
Total Price$78,015$122,775$120,325
Adjustments for Features0-5,125-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,015$117,650$119,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,635$0
Total Invoice$72,611$114,353$111,963
Adjustments for Features0-4,773-1,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,611$109,580$110,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,969$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year200820082009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8G-Class
TrimA8 LA8 L W12G55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Power door closers $300 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Second-row high console $250 
Ski sack $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Electrically heated windshield  $250
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Lockable front differential  $150
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Chrome brush guard  $750
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Laminated front side windows $200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power recliner, second row seats $150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,900$12,025$8,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,125$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,773-1,228

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year20082009
ModelA8 / S8G-Class
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in112.2 in
Length204.4 in184.5 in
Width74.6 in71.8 in
Height57.3 in76.0 in
Curb Weight4,697 lb.5,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.679.5 ft3

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