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

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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $88,125

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $2,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,018

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $2,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelA8GL
TrimA8 LGL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $85,300
Base Invoice $78,120 $79,329
Premium Package 2,000  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 1,950
Premium Package 1,860  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 1,814
Options (change) 5,950 1,950
Options (change) 5,533 1,814
Destination 875 875
Total Price $90,825 $88,125
Total Invoice $84,528 $82,018

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,097
Model Year20112012
ModelA8GL
TrimA8 LGL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19295/40-21
Total Price$90,825$88,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,825$85,345
Total Invoice$84,528$82,018
Adjustments for Features0-2,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,528$79,431

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112012
ModelA8GL
TrimA8 LGL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
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, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,725$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,587

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112012
ModelA8GL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in121.1 in
Length207.4 in200.6 in
Width76.7 in76.0 in
Height57.9 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,453 lb.5,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 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		13.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.283.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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