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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: $74,120

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $18,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,985

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $16,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122007
ModelA8A8GL
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $84,700 $133,500 $54,900
Base Invoice $78,772 $124,157 $51,057
Cold Weather Package 800    
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 3,000  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000   2,650
Premium Package     4,500
Sunroof Package     1,500
Heating Package     995
Lighting Package     900
Multicontour front seats     800
Adaptive cruise control     3,150
Leather seating surfaces     1,650
Proximity key     1,100
Rearview camera     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Cold Weather Package 744    
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,790  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790   2,464
Premium Package     4,185
Sunroof Package     1,395
Heating Package     925
Lighting Package     837
Multicontour front seats     744
Adaptive cruise control     2,930
Leather seating surfaces     1,534
Proximity key     1,023
Rearview camera     465
Metallic paint (extra cost)     651
Options (change) 6,800 3,000 18,445
Options (change) 6,324 2,790 17,153
Destination 875 875 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $92,375 $138,675 $74,120
Total Invoice $85,971 $129,122 $68,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,009
Model Year201220122007
ModelA8A8GL
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8500hp W12335hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20265/60-18
Total Price$92,375$138,675$74,120
Adjustments for Features0-4,350-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,375$134,325$74,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,950$0
Total Invoice$85,971$129,122$68,985
Adjustments for Features0-4,050-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,971$125,072$68,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,101$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201220122007
ModelA8A8GL
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console $250 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows $200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100 
LED headlights $1000 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, second row seats $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power recliner, second row seats $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$9,515$13,865$9,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,050-23

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122007
ModelA8GL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in121.1 in
Length207.4 in200.3 in
Width76.7 in75.6 in
Height57.9 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.5,250 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 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.0 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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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested240076%
Total Not Requested76524%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested315100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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