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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: $84,575 Mercedes-Benz GL GL550 | ||||
| Difference: $620 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $78,716 Mercedes-Benz GL GL550 | ||||
| Difference: $580 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | GL | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | GL550 | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $81,300 | $78,500 | $87,200 | $134,500 |
| Base Invoice | $75,609 | $73,007 | $81,096 | $125,087 |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,850 | 3,000 | 3,000 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 550 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | 800 | ||
| Comfort Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,720 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 512 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | 744 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,400 | 5,800 | 5,800 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 2,232 | 5,394 | 5,394 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $84,575 | $85,195 | $93,895 | $137,495 |
| Total Invoice | $78,716 | $79,296 | $87,385 | $128,082 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,550 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,376 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | GL | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | GL550 | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 333hp V6 | 420hp V8 | 500hp W12 |
| Transmission | T7 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 295/40-21 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 265/40-20 |
| Total Price | $84,575 | $85,195 | $93,895 | $137,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,930 | 0 | 0 | -4,575 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $82,645 | $85,195 | $93,895 | $132,920 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $8,700 | $47,725 |
| Total Invoice | $78,716 | $79,296 | $87,385 | $128,082 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,796 | 0 | 0 | -4,262 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $76,920 | $79,296 | $87,385 | $123,820 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $8,089 | $44,524 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | GL | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | GL550 | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |||
| 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 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,430 | $8,500 | $8,500 | $13,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,930 | $0 | $0 | $4,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,796 | 0 | 0 | -4,262 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | GL | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 122.9 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 207.4 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,281 lb. | 4,410 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 42.9 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 | 13.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
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