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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $86,745 Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC | |||||
| Difference: $7,980 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $80,740 Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC | |||||
| Difference: $7,423 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | GL | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG | A8 L 4.0T Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $63,600 | $65,200 | $89,950 | $119,450 | $92,000 |
| Base Invoice | $59,148 | $60,636 | $83,654 | $111,089 | $85,560 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 1,950 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,410 | 4,410 | |||
| designo Edition | 4,800 | 4,800 | 4,100 | ||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | 380 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 570 | 570 | |||
| Power door closers | 550 | 550 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 800 | 800 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Executive Plus Package | 1,750 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 1,814 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,101 | 4,101 | |||
| designo Edition | 4,464 | 4,464 | 3,813 | ||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,023 | 1,023 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | 353 | 353 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 530 | 530 | |||
| Power door closers | 512 | 512 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | 233 | 233 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 744 | 744 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,349 | 1,349 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |||
| Executive Plus Package | 1,628 | ||||
| Options (change) | 22,220 | 22,220 | 8,390 | 380 | 1,750 |
| Options (change) | 20,667 | 20,667 | 7,804 | 353 | 1,628 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 975 |
| Total Price | $86,745 | $88,345 | $99,265 | $120,755 | $94,725 |
| Total Invoice | $80,740 | $82,228 | $92,383 | $112,367 | $88,163 |
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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: $8,855 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,237 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | GL | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG | A8 L 4.0T Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 240hp V6 D | 362hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 450hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 | 265/40-20 |
| Total Price | $86,745 | $88,345 | $99,265 | $120,755 | $94,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | -875 | -1,025 | -1,740 | -2,715 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $85,870 | $87,320 | $97,525 | $118,040 | $94,725 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,450 | $11,655 | $32,170 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $80,740 | $82,228 | $92,383 | $112,367 | $88,163 |
| Adjustments for Features | -814 | -954 | -1,619 | -2,526 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $79,926 | $81,274 | $90,764 | $109,841 | $88,163 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,348 | $10,838 | $29,915 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | GL | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG | A8 L 4.0T Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 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 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $12,315 | $12,465 | $13,180 | $14,155 | $11,440 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $875 | $1,025 | $1,740 | $2,715 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -814 | -954 | -1,619 | -2,526 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 122.9 in |
| Length | 201.6 in | 207.4 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,372 lb. | 4,465 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 21.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 35.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2565 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 6% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 33% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 42% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2565 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 6% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 33% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 42% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 44% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport
| Executive Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 42% |
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