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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $79,735

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $6,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,215

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $6,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelGLA8
TrimGL550A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $77,375 $78,400
Base Invoice $71,959 $72,912
iPod integration 375  
Proximity key 1,110  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Cold Weather Package   500
Rear air vents with automatic controls   600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   6,400
iPod integration 349  
Proximity key 1,032  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Cold Weather Package   466
Rear air vents with automatic controls   558
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,952
Options (change) 1,485 7,500
Options (change) 1,381 6,976
Destination 875 825
Total Price $79,735 $86,725
Total Invoice $74,215 $80,713

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,178
Model Year20082010
ModelGLA8
TrimGL550A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/45-18
Total Price$79,735$86,725
Adjustments for Features-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,930$86,725
Total Invoice$74,215$80,713
Adjustments for Features-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,535$80,713

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082010
ModelGLA8
TrimGL550A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 rack$300 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
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 recliner, second row seats$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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
Total Value of Features$9,180$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6800

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

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082010
ModelGLA8
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 Weight5,434 lb.4,399 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 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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