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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $128,625

Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63   
Difference: $10,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $119,691

Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63   
Difference: $9,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelGLSA8
TrimAMG GLS63A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $125,300 $133,500
Base Invoice $116,529 $124,157
Sunshades, second row 380  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Sunshades, second row 353  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Options (change) 2,330 3,000
Options (change) 2,167 2,790
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $128,625 $138,675
Total Invoice $119,691 $129,122

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,437
Model Year20182012
ModelGLSA8
TrimAMG GLS63A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine550hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21265/40-20
Total Price$128,625$138,675
Adjustments for Features-4,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,320$138,675
Total Invoice$119,691$129,122
Adjustments for Features-4,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,685$129,122

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182012
ModelGLSA8
TrimAMG GLS63A8 L W12
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
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 
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Ski sack $50
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Active steering $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$14,655$10,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182012
ModelGLSA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.1 in122.9 in
Length202.0 in207.4 in
Width76.1 in76.7 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,754 lb.4,773 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 W12

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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