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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: $82,425

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T   
Difference: $6,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,721

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T   
Difference: $6,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
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 $81,500 $90,500 $137,900
Base Invoice $82,026 $104,067 $75,796 $84,166 $128,248
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $89,075 $112,775 $82,425 $91,425 $140,125
Total Invoice $82,901 $104,942 $76,721 $85,091 $130,473

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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: $14,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,114
Model Year20082008201620162016
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 V6450hp 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)265/60-18285/55-18255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$89,075$112,775$82,425$91,425$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-425-7,450-8,100-13,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,075$112,350$74,975$83,325$126,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,275$0$8,350$51,875
Total Invoice$82,901$104,942$76,721$85,091$130,473
Adjustments for Features0-395-6,934-7,539-12,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,901$104,547$69,787$77,552$118,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,646$0$7,765$48,325

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

Model Year20082008201620162016
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
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$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
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$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500$1500$1500
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Skid plates$150$150   
Sunroof$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  $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
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
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, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$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$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
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,755$9,180$16,205$16,855$22,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$7,450$8,100$13,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-395-6,934-7,539-12,361

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

Model Year20082016
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.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft314.2 ft3

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