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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: $60,995

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $27,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,795

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $25,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8GLA
TrimA8 LA8 L W12AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $77,900 $120,100 $50,600
Base Invoice $72,448 $111,693 $47,058
Technology Package 3,600    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 6,400 3,900  
Convenience Package     400
Garmin Map Pilot     625
Driver Assistance Package     1,500
Premium Package     1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Wood trim     325
Adaptive dampers - electrical     850
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Technology Package 3,347    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,953 3,628  
Convenience Package     372
Garmin Map Pilot     581
Driver Assistance Package     1,395
Premium Package     1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,581
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Wood trim     302
Adaptive dampers - electrical     791
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Options (change) 10,000 3,900 9,400
Options (change) 9,300 3,628 8,742
Destination 825 825 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $88,725 $126,525 $60,995
Total Invoice $82,573 $117,846 $56,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,424
Model Year200920092018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8GLA
TrimA8 LA8 L W12AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8450hp W12375hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-19235/45-19
Total Price$88,725$126,525$60,995
Adjustments for Features-380-2,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,345$123,795$60,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,450$0
Total Invoice$82,573$117,846$56,795
Adjustments for Features-354-2,5430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,219$115,303$56,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,084$0

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

Model Year200920092018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8GLA
TrimA8 LA8 L W12AMG GLA45
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  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers$300$300 
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console $250 
Ski sack $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
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts  $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats $200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,680$15,030$12,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$2,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-354-2,5430

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

Model Year20092018
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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