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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: $63,930

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $74,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,519

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $69,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelA8GLA
TrimA8 L W12AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $133,500 $49,580
Base Invoice $124,157 $46,109
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,500
Interior Package   1,700
Premium Package   2,400
Multimedia Package   2,480
Parktronic Package   970
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Wood trim   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,325
Interior Package   1,581
Premium Package   2,232
Multimedia Package   2,306
Parktronic Package   902
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Wood trim   302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 3,000 13,425
Options (change) 2,790 12,485
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $138,675 $63,930
Total Invoice $129,122 $59,519

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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: $68,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,863
Model Year20122016
ModelA8GLA
TrimA8 L W12AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine500hp W12375hp I4
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20235/45-19
Total Price$138,675$63,930
Adjustments for Features-6,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,510$63,930
Total Invoice$129,122$59,519
Adjustments for Features-5,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,382$59,519

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122016
ModelA8GLA
TrimA8 L W12AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
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
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
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
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
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 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$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 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
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$15,915$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7400

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122016
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 Weight4,773 lb.3,457 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 W12

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96576%
Total Not Requested30024%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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