Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2009

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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: $44,800

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $25,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,729

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $23,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4GLGL
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $58,200 $81,300
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $54,126 $75,609
Sport Package 750      
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Wood trim 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720  
Leather seating surfaces     2,130  
Premium II Package     8,650  
Sport Package 697      
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Wood trim 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670  
Leather seating surfaces     1,981  
Premium II Package     8,044  
Options (change) 11,425 7,525 11,500 0
Options (change) 10,627 7,000 10,695 0
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $44,800 $55,700 $70,575 $82,175
Total Invoice $41,729 $51,865 $65,696 $76,484

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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: $17,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,571
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4GLGL
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4333hp V6335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$44,800$55,700$70,575$82,175
Adjustments for Features0-800-7,945-9,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,800$54,900$62,630$72,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$10,075
Total Invoice$41,729$51,865$65,696$76,484
Adjustments for Features0-745-7,396-8,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,729$51,120$58,300$67,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,391$0$9,370

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

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4GLGL
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards   $350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,950$3,750$10,895$12,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$7,945$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-745-7,396-8,814

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

Model Year20122009
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested436580%
Total Not Requested112520%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested189067%
Total Not Requested95033%

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?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested344063%
Total Not Requested204037%

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