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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: $91,985

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $2,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,620

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $2,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA8 / S8GLSGLSGLS
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $92,000 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $85,560 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Executive Plus Package 1,750      
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    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800    
Special order charge   250    
Multicontour seats   1,100    
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090  
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    
Executive Plus Package 1,628      
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    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744    
Special order charge   233    
Multicontour seats   1,023    
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014  
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    
Options (change) 1,750 21,440 7,915 380
Options (change) 1,628 19,943 7,362 353
Destination 975 995 995 995
Total Price $94,725 $91,985 $103,860 $126,675
Total Invoice $88,163 $85,620 $96,661 $117,877

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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: $5,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,963
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA8 / S8GLSGLSGLS
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine450hp V8362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 1480, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$94,725$91,985$103,860$126,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-3,390-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,725$89,385$100,470$123,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,085$33,850
Total Invoice$88,163$85,620$96,661$117,877
Adjustments for Features0-2,420-3,155-3,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,163$83,200$93,506$114,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,306$31,476

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA8 / S8GLSGLSGLS
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
Active noise reduction$0   
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   
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   
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   
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   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
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
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$10,240$12,840$13,630$13,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$3,390$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,420-3,155-3,201

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,465 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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
14.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.249.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.293.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170066%
Total Not Requested87534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
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 Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%
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 hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested229088%
Total Not Requested30012%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested140074%
Total Not Requested50026%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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