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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,140

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG   
Difference: $28,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,896

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG   
Difference: $26,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8GLA
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $74,690 $120,100 $48,300
Base Invoice $69,461 $111,693 $44,919
Premium Package 3,275   2,300
Ski sack 175    
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400 2,500
Satellite radio 550    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 6,400 3,900  
Heated steering wheel   200  
Interior Package     1,500
Becker Map Pilot     600
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Wood trim     325
Rear side airbags     420
Rearview camera     450
Proximity key     650
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Premium Package 3,045   2,139
Ski sack 164    
Driver Assistance Package 1,303 1,303 2,325
Satellite radio 490    
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,953 3,628  
Heated steering wheel   185  
Interior Package     1,395
Becker Map Pilot     528
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Wood trim     302
Rear side airbags     391
Rearview camera     419
Proximity key     605
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Options (change) 13,900 7,600 11,915
Options (change) 12,908 7,069 11,052
Destination 775 775 925
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $89,365 $130,175 $61,140
Total Invoice $83,144 $121,237 $56,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,118
Model Year200820082015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8GLA
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8450hp W12355hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-19235/45-19
Total Price$89,365$130,175$61,140
Adjustments for Features-140-3,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,225$126,785$61,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,560$0
Total Invoice$83,144$121,237$56,896
Adjustments for Features-130-3,1570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,014$118,080$56,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,066$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200820082015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8GLA
TrimA8 LA8 L W12GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power door closers $300 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console $250 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Laminated front side windows $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, second row seats $150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,965$14,215$10,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$3,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-130-3,1570

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20082015
ModelA8 / S8GLA
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in106.3 in
Length204.4 in173.9 in
Width74.6 in71.0 in
Height57.3 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,697 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.643.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115078%
Total Not Requested32522%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested1315100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%

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