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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: $88,125

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $38,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,018

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $35,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelGLA8 / S8
TrimGL550A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $85,300 $120,100
Base Invoice $79,329 $111,693
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,900
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,628
Options (change) 1,950 3,900
Options (change) 1,814 3,628
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $88,125 $126,525
Total Invoice $82,018 $117,846

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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: $39,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,196
Model Year20122009
ModelGLA8 / S8
TrimGL550A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/40-19
Total Price$88,125$126,525
Adjustments for Features-1,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,655$126,525
Total Invoice$82,018$117,846
Adjustments for Features-1,3680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,650$117,846

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

Model Year20122009
ModelGLA8 / S8
TrimGL550A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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 $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
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
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 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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Total Value of Features$10,970$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3680

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

Model Year20122009
ModelGLA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.1 in121.0 in
Length200.6 in204.4 in
Width76.0 in74.6 in
Height72.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in42.3 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 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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