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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: $83,880

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $11,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,075

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $11,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelA8 / S8GL
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $82,500 $62,400
Base Invoice $76,727 $58,032
Driver Assistance Package 3,250 2,800
Premium Package 4,000  
Cold Weather Package 800  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 1,950
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300  
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Premium 2 Package   5,850
Lighting Package   1,290
Multicontour seats   1,100
Heated steering wheel   225
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Heated second row seats   620
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 3,023 2,604
Premium Package 3,720  
Cold Weather Package 744  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 1,814
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209  
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Premium 2 Package   5,441
Lighting Package   1,200
Multicontour seats   1,023
Heated steering wheel   209
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Heated second row seats   577
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 12,350 20,575
Options (change) 11,486 19,138
Destination 895 905
Total Price $95,745 $83,880
Total Invoice $89,108 $78,075

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,909
Model Year20142013
ModelA8 / S8GL
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19275/55-19
Total Price$95,745$83,880
Adjustments for Features0-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,745$81,865
Total Invoice$89,108$78,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,876
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,108$76,199

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

Model Year20142013
ModelA8 / S8GL
TrimA8 L 3.0 TDIGL350 BlueTEC
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 flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Side curtain airbags$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 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, 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 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,975$11,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,876

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

Model Year20142013
ModelA8 / S8GL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in121.0 in
Length207.4 in201.6 in
Width76.7 in76.4 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,564 lb.5,467 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.249.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.293.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium 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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
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 GL350 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested296584%
Total Not Requested55016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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