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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $118,790

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580   
Difference: $11,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082020
ModelA8 / S8GLS
TrimA8 L W12GLS580
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $120,100 $98,800
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,375
Heated steering wheel 200 250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,900  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Paint, special red   360
Multicontour seats   1,100
Premium 1 Package   3,830
designo Edition   4,200
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Lighting Package   1,390
Sunshades, second row   380
Power door closers   550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Heated second row seats   620
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Driver Assistance Package 1,303 1,279
Heated steering wheel 185 233
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,628  
Adaptive cruise control 1,953  
Paint, special red   335
Multicontour seats   1,023
Premium 1 Package   3,562
designo Edition   3,906
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Lighting Package   1,293
Sunshades, second row   353
Power door closers   512
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Heated second row seats   577
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 7,600 18,995
Options (change) 7,069 17,668
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $130,175 $118,790

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $103,498
Model Year20082020
ModelA8 / S8GLS
TrimA8 L W12GLS580
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine450hp W12483hp V8 H
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19275/45-21
Total Price$130,175$118,790
Adjustments for Features0-5,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$130,175$112,910

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

Model Year20082020
ModelA8 / S8GLS
TrimA8 L W12GLS580
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
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$9,500$15,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-924

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

Model Year20082020
ModelA8 / S8GLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in123.4 in
Length204.4 in205.0 in
Width74.6 in79.9 in
Height57.3 in71.8 in
Curb Weight4,697 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.642.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.684.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested190078%
Total Not Requested54022%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested190083%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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