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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: $71,195

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $16,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,147

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $15,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelA8 / S8GL
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $82,500 $58,200
Base Invoice $76,727 $54,126
Cold Weather Package 800  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 1,850
Heating Package   820
Premium II Package   8,650
Leather seating surfaces   2,130
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Adaptive dampers - electrical   750
3.0L V6 Diesel   -1,000
Cold Weather Package 744  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 1,720
Heating Package   763
Premium II Package   8,044
Leather seating surfaces   1,981
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Adaptive dampers - electrical   698
3.0L V6 Diesel   -930
Options (change) 3,800 13,920
Options (change) 3,534 12,946
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $87,195 $71,195
Total Invoice $81,156 $66,147

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,732
Model Year20142009
ModelA8 / S8GL
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19275/50-20
Total Price$87,195$71,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,195$69,340
Total Invoice$81,156$66,147
Adjustments for Features0-1,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,156$64,424

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

Model Year20142009
ModelA8 / S8GL
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIGL450 / GL320
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, 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$6,950$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723

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

Model Year20142009
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 Weight4,564 lb.5,313 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 3.0 TDI

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested411575%
Total Not Requested136525%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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