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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: $85,605

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $6,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,674

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $6,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelA8A8GL
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $84,700 $133,500 $82,850
Base Invoice $78,772 $124,157 $77,051
Premium Package 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 800    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000   1,880
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950    
Heated steering wheel     0
Premium Package 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 744    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790   1,748
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883    
Heated steering wheel     0
Options (change) 6,750 0 1,880
Options (change) 6,277 0 1,748
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $92,325 $135,675 $85,605
Total Invoice $85,924 $126,332 $79,674

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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: $8,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,302
Model Year201220122010
ModelA8A8GL
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8500hp W12382hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20295/40-21
Total Price$92,325$135,675$85,605
Adjustments for Features0-3,825-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,325$131,850$83,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,525$0
Total Invoice$85,924$126,332$79,674
Adjustments for Features0-3,562-2,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,924$122,770$77,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,846$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201220122010
ModelA8A8GL
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GL550
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 
AC power outlet  $100
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
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 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,150$11,975$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,825$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,562-2,052

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122010
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 Weight4,454 lb.5,347 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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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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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