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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: $47,520

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $37,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,260

Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250   
Difference: $34,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620152015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8GLAGLA
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12GLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $81,500 $90,500 $137,900 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $75,796 $84,166 $128,248 $29,109 $44,919
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250   2,500 2,500
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970
Interior Package       1,700 1,500
Premium Package       2,300 2,300
Multimedia Package       2,480 2,480
Xenon HID headlights       850  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       650 800
Panoramic sunroof       1,480 1,480
Proximity key       650 650
Rear side airbags       420 420
Special order charge       250  
Wood trim       325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093   2,325 2,325
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902
Interior Package       1,581 1,395
Premium Package       2,139 2,139
Multimedia Package       2,306 2,306
Xenon HID headlights       791  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       605 744
Panoramic sunroof       1,376 1,376
Proximity key       605 605
Rear side airbags       391 391
Special order charge       233  
Wood trim       302 302
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670
Options (change) 2,250 2,250 0 15,295 14,145
Options (change) 2,093 2,093 0 14,226 13,155
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $84,675 $93,675 $140,125 $47,520 $63,370
Total Invoice $78,814 $87,184 $130,473 $44,260 $58,999

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,894
Model Year20162016201620152015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8GLAGLA
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12GLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$84,675$93,675$140,125$47,520$63,370
Adjustments for Features-7,155-7,805-11,2800-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,520$85,870$128,845$47,520$60,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,350$51,325$0$13,450
Total Invoice$78,814$87,184$130,473$44,260$58,999
Adjustments for Features-6,660-7,264-10,5030-2,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,154$79,920$119,970$44,260$56,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,766$47,816$0$12,505

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

Model Year20162016201620152015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8GLAGLA
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12GLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter   $150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row high console  $250  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500$1500  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
CD changer, remote  $200  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights   $125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Massage, second row seats  $150  
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$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power recliner, second row seats  $150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$15,080$15,730$19,205$7,925$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,155$7,805$11,280$0$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,660-7,264-10,5030-2,234

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

Model Year20162015
ModelA8 / S8GLA
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 Weight4,465 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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
14.2 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.243.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
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%
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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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