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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: $71,195

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $16,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,147

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320   
Difference: $15,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelGLA8 / S8
TrimGL450 / GL320A8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $58,200 $82,500
Base Invoice $54,126 $76,727
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 3,000
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000  
Cold Weather Package   800
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 2,790
3.0L V6 Diesel -930  
Cold Weather Package   744
Options (change) 13,920 3,800
Options (change) 12,946 3,534
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax -1,800 0
Total Price $71,195 $87,195
Total Invoice $66,147 $81,156

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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: $17,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,732
Model Year20092014
ModelGLA8 / S8
TrimGL450 / GL320A8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20255/45-19
Total Price$71,195$87,195
Adjustments for Features-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,340$87,195
Total Invoice$66,147$81,156
Adjustments for Features-1,7230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,424$81,156

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

Model Year20092014
ModelGLA8 / S8
TrimGL450 / GL320A8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $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, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,805$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7230

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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 Year20092014
ModelGLA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.1 in122.9 in
Length200.6 in207.4 in
Width76.0 in76.7 in
Height72.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,313 lb.4,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in42.9 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft313.2 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?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested411575%
Total Not Requested136525%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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