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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $100,015 Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450 | ||||
| Difference: $5,210 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | A8 | A8 | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | A8 L | A8 L W12 | GLS450 | GLS580 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $84,700 | $133,500 | $75,950 | $98,800 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,250 | 1,375 |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | |||
| Full Leather Package | 6,400 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | 600 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 950 | 1,450 | 1,450 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 3,000 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| LED headlights | 1,600 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,830 | 3,830 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 800 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | ||
| designo Edition | 4,900 | 4,200 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| Power door closers | 550 | 550 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 570 | 570 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | ||
| Paint, special red | 360 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,093 | 1,279 |
| Premium Package | 1,860 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | |||
| Full Leather Package | 5,952 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | 558 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 883 | 1,349 | 1,349 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,790 | 1,814 | 1,814 | |
| LED headlights | 1,488 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,209 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,023 | 1,023 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,562 | 3,562 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 744 | |||
| Special order charge | 233 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | ||
| designo Edition | 4,557 | 3,906 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |||
| Power door closers | 512 | 512 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 530 | 530 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | 233 | ||
| Paint, special red | 335 | |||
| Options (change) | 19,650 | 3,000 | 23,070 | 20,085 |
| Options (change) | 18,274 | 2,790 | 21,459 | 18,682 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $105,225 | $138,675 | $100,015 | $119,880 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450 | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,550 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,874 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | A8 | A8 | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | A8 L | A8 L W12 | GLS450 | GLS580 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 372hp V8 | 500hp W12 | 362hp I6 H | 483hp V8 H |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T9 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 265/40-20 | 275/55-19 | 275/45-21 |
| Total Price | $105,225 | $138,675 | $100,015 | $119,880 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,175 | -4,340 | -3,840 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $105,225 | $137,500 | $95,675 | $116,040 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $32,275 | $0 | $20,365 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | A8 | A8 | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | A8 L | A8 L W12 | GLS450 | GLS580 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | $1500 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | |||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,625 | $10,800 | $13,965 | $13,465 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,175 | $4,340 | $3,840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,094 | -974 | -630 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2020 |
| Model | A8 | GLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 123.4 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 205.0 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 79.9 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 71.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,454 lb. | 5,468 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 59.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.9 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.2 | 42.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 84.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Full Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1940 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 20% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 43% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2500 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580
| Paint, special red | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Paint, special red | 0 | No |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1940 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 20% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | No |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 43% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2500 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 7% |
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