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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: $89,895

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $16,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,670

Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC   
Difference: $15,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelGLA8 / S8
TrimGL350 BlueTECA8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $63,000 $82,500
Base Invoice $58,590 $76,727
designo Edition 4,800  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 3,250
Premium 1 Package 3,680  
Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Multicontour seats 1,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Special order charge 250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Heated second row seats 620  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 3,000
Night vision 1,780 2,300
Proximity key 650  
Power door closers 400  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Audi Design Selection Package   8,500
Cold Weather Package   800
Premium Package   4,000
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300
designo Edition 4,464  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 3,023
Premium 1 Package 3,422  
Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Multicontour seats 1,023  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Special order charge 233  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Heated second row seats 577  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,790
Night vision 1,655 2,139
Proximity key 605  
Power door closers 372  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Audi Design Selection Package   7,907
Cold Weather Package   744
Premium Package   3,720
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209
Options (change) 25,970 23,150
Options (change) 24,155 21,532
Destination 925 895
Total Price $89,895 $106,545
Total Invoice $83,670 $99,154

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,453
Model Year20142014
ModelGLA8 / S8
TrimGL350 BlueTECA8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19255/45-19
Total Price$89,895$106,545
Adjustments for Features-2,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,780$106,545
Total Invoice$83,670$99,154
Adjustments for Features-1,9690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,701$99,154

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

Model Year20142014
ModelGLA8 / S8
TrimGL350 BlueTECA8 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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Pedestrian detection, night $50
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
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$11,990$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9690

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

Model Year20142014
ModelGLA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.0 in122.9 in
Length201.6 in207.4 in
Width76.4 in76.7 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,467 lb.4,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in42.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested216593%
Total Not Requested1757%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Audi Design Selection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
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?
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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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