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Audi A8 / S8 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 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $92,765 Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450 | ||||
| Difference: $47,360 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $86,340 Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450 | ||||
| Difference: $44,133 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | GLS | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $137,900 | $68,700 | $93,850 | $124,100 |
| Base Invoice | $128,248 | $63,891 | $87,281 | $115,413 |
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 1,375 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,830 | |||
| designo Edition | 4,900 | 4,200 | ||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,290 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,450 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 800 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 570 | |||
| Power door closers | 550 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |||
| 285/40ZR22 | 1,250 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 1,279 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,562 | |||
| designo Edition | 4,557 | 3,906 | ||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,200 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,023 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | 233 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,814 | 1,814 | 1,814 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,349 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 744 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 530 | |||
| Power door closers | 512 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | 353 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | |||
| 285/40ZR22 | 1,163 | |||
| Options (change) | 0 | 23,140 | 9,865 | 3,580 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 21,524 | 9,176 | 3,330 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $140,125 | $92,765 | $104,640 | $128,605 |
| Total Invoice | $130,473 | $86,340 | $97,382 | $119,668 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,560 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,250 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | GLS | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 500hp W12 | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T9 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/40-20 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 285/40-22 |
| Total Price | $140,125 | $92,765 | $104,640 | $128,605 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,200 | -1,990 | -2,040 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $140,125 | $91,565 | $102,650 | $126,565 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $11,085 | $35,000 |
| Total Invoice | $130,473 | $86,340 | $97,382 | $119,668 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,117 | -1,852 | -1,898 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $130,473 | $85,223 | $95,530 | $117,770 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $10,307 | $32,547 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | GLS | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | A8 L W12 | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $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 | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | |||
| 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 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $11,940 | $13,140 | $13,930 | $13,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,200 | $1,990 | $2,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,117 | -1,852 | -1,898 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2016 | 2017 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | GLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 121.1 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 202.0 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 76.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,465 lb. | 5,401 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.2 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
| 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% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | 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 |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 22% |
| 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 system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| 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 | 2390 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 8% |
| 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 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 33% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 42% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 26% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63
| 285/40ZR22 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 285/40ZR22 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
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