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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: $84,575

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,716

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8GL
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $78,500 $87,200 $134,500 $81,300
Base Invoice $73,007 $81,096 $125,087 $75,609
Cold Weather Package 800 800    
Comfort Package 2,000 2,000    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000   1,850
Heated steering wheel       0
Cooled or ventilated front seats       550
Cold Weather Package 744 744    
Comfort Package 1,860 1,860    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790   1,720
Heated steering wheel       0
Cooled or ventilated front seats       512
Options (change) 5,800 5,800 0 2,400
Options (change) 5,394 5,394 0 2,232
Destination 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $85,195 $93,895 $137,495 $84,575
Total Invoice $79,296 $87,385 $128,082 $78,716

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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: $2,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,376
Model Year2013201320132009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8GL
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6420hp V8500hp W12382hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20295/40-21
Total Price$85,195$93,895$137,495$84,575
Adjustments for Features00-4,575-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,195$93,895$132,920$82,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,700$47,725$0
Total Invoice$79,296$87,385$128,082$78,716
Adjustments for Features00-4,262-1,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,296$87,385$123,820$76,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,089$44,524$0

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

Model Year2013201320132009
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8GL
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction $0  
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control   $25
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Wide-view rear camera  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Second-row high console  $250 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$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 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Running boards   $350
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100 
LED headlights  $1000 
Xenon HID headlights$500$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$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$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$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$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$200 
Total Value of Features$8,500$8,500$13,075$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,575$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,262-1,796

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

Model Year20132009
ModelA8 / S8GL
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 Weight4,410 lb.5,281 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 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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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