Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2011 Audi A8 / S8 Audi A8 / S8 2016

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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: $88,100

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $52,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,995

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $48,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelGLA8 / S8
TrimGL550A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $84,450 $137,900
Base Invoice $78,539 $128,248
Heated steering wheel 225  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558  
Options (change) 2,775 0
Options (change) 2,581 0
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $88,100 $140,125
Total Invoice $81,995 $130,473

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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: $47,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,883
Model Year20112016
ModelGLA8 / S8
TrimGL550A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21265/40-20
Total Price$88,100$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,100$135,190
Total Invoice$81,995$130,473
Adjustments for Features0-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,995$125,878

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

Model Year20112016
ModelGLA8 / S8
TrimGL550A8 L W12
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $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
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$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 
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 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $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
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$11,315$16,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,595

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

Model Year20112016
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 Weight5,347 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft314.2 ft3

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