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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $80,195

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T   
Difference: $8,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,646

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T   
Difference: $8,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelG-ClassG-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimG500G55 AMGA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $88,200 $111,900 $78,500 $87,200 $134,500
Base Invoice $82,026 $104,067 $73,007 $81,096 $125,087
Cold Weather Package     800 800  
Cold Weather Package     744 744  
Options (change) 0 0 800 800 0
Options (change) 0 0 744 744 0
Destination 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $89,075 $112,775 $80,195 $88,895 $137,495
Total Invoice $82,901 $104,942 $74,646 $82,735 $128,082

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,778
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelG-ClassG-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimG500G55 AMGA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine292hp V8493hp V8333hp V6420hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18285/55-18255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$89,075$112,775$80,195$88,895$137,495
Adjustments for Features0-425-3,785-3,785-10,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,075$112,350$76,410$85,110$127,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,275$0$8,700$50,625
Total Invoice$82,901$104,942$74,646$82,735$128,082
Adjustments for Features0-395-3,523-3,523-9,744
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,901$104,547$71,123$79,212$118,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,646$0$8,089$47,215

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

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelG-ClassG-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimG500G55 AMGA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row high console    $250
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150   
Lockable front differential$150$150   
Lockable rear differential$150$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Brush guard $500   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
External spare tire shell$100$100   
Externally-mounted spare$0$0   
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel    $1500
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Skid plates$150$150   
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$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$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  $100
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$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,230$8,655$12,015$12,015$18,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$3,785$3,785$10,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-395-3,523-3,523-9,744

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

Model Year20082013
ModelG-ClassA8 / S8
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 Weight5,546 lb.4,410 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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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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