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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,150

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $26,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,986

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $24,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4GL
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $55,900
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $51,987
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,200
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Wood trim 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710
Leather seating surfaces     2,100
Premium II Package     8,600
Voice control for nav and audio     510
Proximity key     1,110
iPod integration     375
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,046
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Wood trim 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 660
Leather seating surfaces     1,953
Premium II Package     7,998
Voice control for nav and audio     474
Proximity key     1,032
iPod integration     349
Options (change) 12,775 9,625 15,605
Options (change) 11,884 8,954 14,512
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $46,150 $57,800 $72,380
Total Invoice $42,986 $53,819 $67,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,309
Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4GL
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4333hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19265/60-18
Total Price$46,150$57,800$72,380
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-7,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,150$56,650$64,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$0
Total Invoice$42,986$53,819$67,374
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-7,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,986$52,748$60,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,762$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201220122008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4GL
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,390$10,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-7,079

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122008
ModelA4 / S4GL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in121.1 in
Length185.2 in200.6 in
Width71.9 in76.0 in
Height56.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.483.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested427578%
Total Not Requested121522%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested104037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested372565%
Total Not Requested196535%

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