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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: $88,125

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $2,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,018

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $2,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelGLA8
TrimGL550A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $85,300 $84,000
Base Invoice $79,329 $78,120
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 3,000
Premium Package   2,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,790
Premium Package   1,860
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Options (change) 1,950 5,950
Options (change) 1,814 5,533
Destination 875 875
Total Price $88,125 $90,825
Total Invoice $82,018 $84,528

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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: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,097
Model Year20122011
ModelGLA8
TrimGL550A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/45-19
Total Price$88,125$90,825
Adjustments for Features-2,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,345$90,825
Total Invoice$82,018$84,528
Adjustments for Features-2,5870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,431$84,528

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
ModelGLA8
TrimGL550A8 L
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 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
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 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$9,505$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5870

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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 Year20122011
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 Weight5,545 lb.4,453 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%
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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