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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $75,860

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $52,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,610

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $49,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelGLA8 / S8
TrimGL450 / GL320A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $55,900 $120,100
Base Invoice $51,987 $111,693
Premium II Package 8,600  
Leather seating surfaces 2,100  
Heating Package 810  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
iPod integration 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,100
Proximity key 1,110  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,900
Premium II Package 7,998  
Leather seating surfaces 1,953  
Heating Package 753  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
iPod integration 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 1,953
Proximity key 1,032  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,628
Options (change) 19,085 6,000
Options (change) 17,748 5,581
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $75,860 $128,575
Total Invoice $70,610 $119,749

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,329
Model Year20082008
ModelGLA8 / S8
TrimGL450 / GL320A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine335hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/40-19
Total Price$75,860$128,575
Adjustments for Features0-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,860$127,705
Total Invoice$70,610$119,749
Adjustments for Features0-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,610$118,939

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

Model Year20082008
ModelGLA8 / S8
TrimGL450 / GL320A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$9,680$10,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-810

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8 / S8 features.

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

Model Year20082008
ModelGLA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.1 in121.0 in
Length200.6 in204.4 in
Width76.0 in74.6 in
Height72.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in42.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft314.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8 / S8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested440077%
Total Not Requested129023%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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