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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $73,995 Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320 | |||
| Difference: $52,530 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $68,877 Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320 | |||
| Difference: $48,969 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | GL | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $58,200 | $81,300 | $120,100 |
| Base Invoice | $54,126 | $75,609 | $111,693 |
| Premium II Package | 8,650 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 2,130 | ||
| Heating Package | 820 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 750 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,850 | 1,850 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 550 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 3,900 | ||
| Premium II Package | 8,044 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,981 | ||
| Heating Package | 763 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 698 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,720 | 1,720 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 512 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 3,628 | ||
| Options (change) | 14,920 | 2,400 | 3,900 |
| Options (change) | 13,876 | 2,232 | 3,628 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $73,995 | $84,575 | $126,525 |
| Total Invoice | $68,877 | $78,716 | $117,846 |
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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: $52,675 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,104 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | GL | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 335hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 450hp W12 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 200, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 255/40-19 |
| Total Price | $73,995 | $84,575 | $126,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | -145 | -1,170 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $73,850 | $83,405 | $126,525 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,555 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $68,877 | $78,716 | $117,846 |
| Adjustments for Features | -135 | -1,089 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $68,742 | $77,627 | $117,846 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,885 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | GL | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $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 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | $1000 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | $1000 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,095 | $11,120 | $9,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $145 | $1,170 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -135 | -1,089 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | GL | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 204.4 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 74.6 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,281 lb. | 4,400 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 4000 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 1480 | 27% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
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