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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: $99,525

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $25,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $92,620

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $23,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelGLA8
TrimGL63 AMGA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $119,450 $84,000
Base Invoice $111,089 $78,120
Sunshades, second row 380  
Night vision 1,780 2,300
Special order charge 250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 3,000
Premium Package   2,000
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Laminated front side windows   600
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300
Sunshades, second row 353  
Night vision 1,655 2,139
Special order charge 233  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,790
Premium Package   1,860
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Laminated front side windows   558
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Synthetic suede headliner   1,396
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209
Options (change) 4,360 14,650
Options (change) 4,055 13,625
Destination 925 875
Total Price $124,735 $99,525
Total Invoice $116,069 $92,620

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8 L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,536
Model Year20152011
ModelGLA8
TrimGL63 AMGA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine550hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/45-19
Total Price$124,735$99,525
Adjustments for Features-6,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,380$99,525
Total Invoice$116,069$92,620
Adjustments for Features-5,9130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,156$92,620

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8

Model Year20152011
ModelGLA8
TrimGL63 AMGA8 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 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
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
Rearview camera $200
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
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$14,405$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9130

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8

Model Year20152011
ModelGLA8
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 Weight5,687 lb.4,453 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
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%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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