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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: $58,070

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $28,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,070

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $26,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelA4 / S4GL
TrimS4 3.0TGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,600 $85,300
Base Invoice $44,268 $79,329
Prestige Package 6,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,250  
Active rear differential 1,250  
Prestige Package 5,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Rear side airbags 325  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,163  
Active rear differential 1,163  
Options (change) 9,575 0
Options (change) 8,907 0
Destination 895 875
Total Price $58,070 $86,175
Total Invoice $54,070 $80,204

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,879
Model Year20132012
ModelA4 / S4GL
TrimS4 3.0TGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$58,070$86,175
Adjustments for Features0-7,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,070$78,380
Total Invoice$54,070$80,204
Adjustments for Features0-7,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,070$72,949

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

Model Year20132012
ModelA4 / S4GL
TrimS4 3.0TGL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,375$12,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,255

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

Model Year20132012
ModelA4 / S4GL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in121.1 in
Length185.1 in200.6 in
Width71.9 in76.0 in
Height56.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.5,347 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 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested211568%
Total Not Requested100032%

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