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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: $75,655

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $11,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,296

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $10,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelA8 / S8GL
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $82,500 $62,570
Base Invoice $76,727 $58,190
Cold Weather Package 800  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 1,950
Lighting Package   985
Premium 2 Package   6,330
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated steering wheel   225
Heated second row seats   620
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
3.0L V6 Diesel   -1,000
Cold Weather Package 744  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 1,814
Lighting Package   916
Premium 2 Package   5,887
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated steering wheel   209
Heated second row seats   577
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
3.0L V6 Diesel   -930
Options (change) 3,800 14,010
Options (change) 3,534 13,031
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $87,195 $75,655
Total Invoice $81,156 $70,296

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,896
Model Year20142012
ModelA8 / S8GL
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19275/50-20
Total Price$87,195$75,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,195$74,540
Total Invoice$81,156$70,296
Adjustments for Features0-1,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,156$69,260

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

Model Year20142012
ModelA8 / S8GL
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIGL450 / GL350
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, 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 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
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,500$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,036

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

Model Year20142012
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.5,512 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 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested266577%
Total Not Requested80023%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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