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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: $85,605

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $6,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,674

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $6,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelGLA8A8
TrimGL550A8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $82,850 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $77,051 $78,772 $124,157
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 3,000  
Heated steering wheel 0    
Cold Weather Package   800  
Premium Package   2,000  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 2,790  
Heated steering wheel 0    
Cold Weather Package   744  
Premium Package   1,860  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883  
Options (change) 1,880 6,750 0
Options (change) 1,748 6,277 0
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $85,605 $92,325 $135,675
Total Invoice $79,674 $85,924 $126,332

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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: $8,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,302
Model Year201020122012
ModelGLA8A8
TrimGL550A8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$85,605$92,325$135,675
Adjustments for Features-2,2050-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,400$92,325$131,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$39,525
Total Invoice$79,674$85,924$126,332
Adjustments for Features-2,0520-3,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,622$85,924$122,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,846

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8

Model Year201020122012
ModelGLA8A8
TrimGL550A8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power door closers $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console  $250
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear dual-zone climate control $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
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
iPod integration$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$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
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $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
Total Value of Features$10,355$8,150$11,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$0$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0520-3,562

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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 Year20102012
ModelGLA8
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 Weight5,347 lb.4,454 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 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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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