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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: $82,195

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T   
Difference: $18,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,506

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T   
Difference: $17,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelG-ClassG-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimG550G55 AMGA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $100,250 $119,450 $78,500 $87,200 $134,500
Base Invoice $93,232 $111,088 $73,007 $81,096 $125,087
Cold Weather Package     800 800  
Comfort Package     2,000 2,000  
Cold Weather Package     744 744  
Comfort Package     1,860 1,860  
Options (change) 0 0 2,800 2,800 0
Options (change) 0 0 2,604 2,604 0
Destination 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $101,125 $120,325 $82,195 $90,895 $137,495
Total Invoice $94,107 $111,963 $76,506 $84,595 $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: $21,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,156
Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelG-ClassG-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimG550G55 AMGA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8500hp V8333hp V6420hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$101,125$120,325$82,195$90,895$137,495
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,845-2,845-8,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,025$120,325$79,350$88,050$128,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,300$0$8,700$49,525
Total Invoice$94,107$111,963$76,506$84,595$128,082
Adjustments for Features-930-2,648-2,648-8,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,014$111,963$73,858$81,947$120,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,949$0$8,089$46,194

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

Model Year20092009201320132013
ModelG-ClassG-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimG550G55 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
Chrome brush guard$750$750   
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
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
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$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Metal pedals$75$75   
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, 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$9,130$9,030$11,875$11,875$17,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,845$2,845$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments-930-2,648-2,648-8,030

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

Model Year20092013
ModelG-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in122.9 in
Length184.5 in207.4 in
Width71.8 in76.7 in
Height76.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,511 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%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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