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

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,995

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $51,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,877

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $46,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelA8 / S8GLGL
TrimA8 L W12GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $119,350 $58,200 $81,300
Base Invoice $108,954 $54,126 $75,609
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,900    
Heating Package   820  
Premium II Package   8,650  
Leather seating surfaces   2,130  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   750  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,850 1,850
Cooled or ventilated front seats     550
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,628    
Heating Package   763  
Premium II Package   8,044  
Leather seating surfaces   1,981  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   698  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,720 1,720
Cooled or ventilated front seats     512
Options (change) 3,900 14,920 2,400
Options (change) 3,628 13,876 2,232
Destination 720 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0
Total Price $125,670 $73,995 $84,575
Total Invoice $115,002 $68,877 $78,716

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,874
Model Year200720092009
ModelA8 / S8GLGL
TrimA8 L W12GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine450hp W12335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$125,670$73,995$84,575
Adjustments for Features0-805-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,670$73,190$82,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,555
Total Invoice$115,002$68,877$78,716
Adjustments for Features0-749-1,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,002$68,128$77,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,885

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

Model Year200720092009
ModelA8 / S8GLGL
TrimA8 L W12GL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power door closers$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console$250  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Total Value of Features$8,975$9,780$10,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$805$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-749-1,703

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

Model Year20072009
ModelA8 / S8GL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in121.1 in
Length204.4 in200.6 in
Width74.6 in76.0 in
Height57.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.683.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100No
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested390071%
Total Not Requested158029%

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