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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: $127,355

Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63   
Difference: $13,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $118,505

Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63   
Difference: $12,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelA8 / S8GLS
TrimA8 L W12AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $134,500 $124,100
Base Invoice $125,087 $115,413
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Sunshades, second row   380
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Sunshades, second row   353
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 3,000 2,330
Options (change) 2,790 2,167
Destination 895 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $140,495 $127,355
Total Invoice $130,872 $118,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,489
Model Year20132017
ModelA8 / S8GLS
TrimA8 L W12AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine500hp W12550hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/21 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20295/40-21
Total Price$140,495$127,355
Adjustments for Features0-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$140,495$124,000
Total Invoice$130,872$118,505
Adjustments for Features0-3,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,872$115,383

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

Model Year20132017
ModelA8 / S8GLS
TrimA8 L W12AMG GLS63
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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$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
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
Cargo net $40
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive 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
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
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats $50
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 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Active steering$1000 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,375$13,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,122

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

Model Year20132017
ModelA8 / S8GLS
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in121.1 in
Length207.4 in202.0 in
Width76.7 in76.1 in
Height57.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,773 lb.5,754 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 W12

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

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