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

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $112,775

Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55 AMG   
Difference: $22,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $104,942

Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55 AMG   
Difference: $21,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelG-ClassA8
TrimG55 AMGA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $111,900 $133,500
Base Invoice $104,067 $124,157
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $112,775 $135,675
Total Invoice $104,942 $126,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz G-Class G55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,931
Model Year20082012
ModelG-ClassA8
TrimG55 AMGA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine493hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/13 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/55-18265/40-20
Total Price$112,775$135,675
Adjustments for Features0-9,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,775$126,590
Total Invoice$104,942$126,332
Adjustments for Features0-8,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,942$117,873

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
ModelG-ClassA8
TrimG55 AMGA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable front differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Brush guard$500 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, second row seats $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,330$17,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,459

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
ModelG-ClassA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in122.9 in
Length185.6 in207.4 in
Width71.3 in76.7 in
Height77.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,590 lb.4,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft313.2 ft3

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