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

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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,620

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $25,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,232

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $23,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelA8GLA
TrimA8 LAMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $49,900
Base Invoice $78,120 $46,407
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 1,500
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300  
Interior Package   1,500
Premium Package   2,750
Multimedia Package   2,300
Parktronic Package   970
Convenience Package   400
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 1,395
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209  
Interior Package   1,395
Premium Package   2,558
Multimedia Package   2,139
Parktronic Package   902
Convenience Package   372
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 4,300 12,795
Options (change) 3,999 11,900
Destination 875 925
Total Price $89,175 $63,620
Total Invoice $82,994 $59,232

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,827
Model Year20112017
ModelA8GLA
TrimA8 LAMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8375hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/45-19
Total Price$89,175$63,620
Adjustments for Features0-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,175$63,550
Total Invoice$82,994$59,232
Adjustments for Features0-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,994$59,167

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20112017
ModelA8GLA
TrimA8 LAMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,380$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$70
Value of Feature Adjustments0-65

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20112017
ModelA8GLA
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in106.3 in
Length207.4 in173.9 in
Width76.7 in71.0 in
Height57.9 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.243.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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