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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: $136,625

Mercedes-Benz G-Class G63 AMG   
Difference: $2,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $127,126

Mercedes-Benz G-Class G63 AMG   
Difference: $1,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelG-ClassA8
TrimG63 AMGA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $135,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $126,201 $124,157
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Options (change) 0 3,000
Options (change) 0 2,790
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $136,625 $138,675
Total Invoice $127,126 $129,122

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8 L W12
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,864
Model Year20142012
ModelG-ClassA8
TrimG63 AMGA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine536hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/14 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20265/40-20
Total Price$136,625$138,675
Adjustments for Features0-5,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,625$133,455
Total Invoice$127,126$129,122
Adjustments for Features0-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,126$124,262

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

Model Year20142012
ModelG-ClassA8
TrimG63 AMGA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
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
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Chrome brush guard$750 
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 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, second row seats $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power recliner, second row seats $150
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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 
Total Value of Features$10,380$15,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,860

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

Model Year20142012
ModelG-ClassA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in122.9 in
Length183.5 in207.4 in
Width71.8 in76.7 in
Height76.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,622 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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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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