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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: $88,125

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $38,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,018

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $35,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelA8 / S8GL
TrimA8 L W12GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $120,100 $85,300
Base Invoice $111,693 $79,329
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,900  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,628  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 3,900 1,950
Options (change) 3,628 1,814
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $126,475 $88,125
Total Invoice $117,796 $82,018

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,146
Model Year20082012
ModelA8 / S8GL
TrimA8 L W12GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine450hp W12382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19295/40-21
Total Price$126,475$88,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,475$86,655
Total Invoice$117,796$82,018
Adjustments for Features0-1,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,796$80,650

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

Model Year20082012
ModelA8 / S8GL
TrimA8 L W12GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 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
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Total Value of Features$9,500$10,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,368

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

Model Year20082012
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.5,347 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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