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

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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $98,625

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $20,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
ModelA8GLS
TrimA8 LGLS 580
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $98,850
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 1,375
Premium Package 2,000  
Laminated front side windows 600  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950 1,450
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 1,950
LED headlights 1,400  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300  
Paint, special red   360
Multicontour seats   1,100
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   3,830
designo Edition   4,200
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Sunshades, second row   380
Power door closers   550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 1,279
Premium Package 1,860  
Laminated front side windows 558  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883 1,349
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 1,814
LED headlights 1,302  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209  
Paint, special red   335
Multicontour seats   1,023
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   3,562
designo Edition   3,906
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Sunshades, second row   353
Power door closers   512
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 13,750 19,215
Options (change) 12,788 17,872
Destination 875 1,050
Total Price $98,625 $119,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 A8 L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS 580
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,606
Model Year20112021
ModelA8GLS
TrimA8 LGLS 580
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8483hp V8 H
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 1480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19275/45-21
Total Price$98,625$119,115
Adjustments for Features0-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,625$114,425

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112021
ModelA8GLS
TrimA8 LGLS 580
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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 
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Total Value of Features$8,775$13,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-745

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112021
ModelA8GLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in123.4 in
Length207.4 in205.0 in
Width76.7 in79.9 in
Height57.9 in71.8 in
Curb Weight4,453 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in41.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.242.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.284.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
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
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS 580

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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested194080%
Total Not Requested50020%
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-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested100043%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

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