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

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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,355

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $22,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,082

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $20,701

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelA8GLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimA8 LGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $78,120 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Driver Assistance Package 3,000          
Premium Package 2,000          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950 760 760 760 760 760
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Laminated front side windows 600 250 250      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500       1,600  
LED headlights 1,400          
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610        
Special order charge   250 250 250 250 250
Premium 3 Package   9,080 5,010 4,890    
designo Package   4,900 4,900 4,200    
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570    
Power door closers   550 550 550 550 550
Rear side airbags   420 420 420 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720    
Driver Assistance Package 2,790          
Premium Package 1,860          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883 707 707 707 707 707
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Laminated front side windows 558 233 233      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396       1,488  
LED headlights 1,302          
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497        
Special order charge   233 233 233 233 233
Premium 3 Package   8,444 4,659 4,548    
designo Package   4,557 4,557 3,906    
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930 930
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530    
Power door closers   512 512 512 512 512
Rear side airbags   391 391 391 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670    
Options (change) 13,750 23,160 17,480 16,410 7,630 6,030
Options (change) 12,788 21,541 16,259 15,264 7,098 5,610
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $98,625 $76,355 $86,225 $80,020 $111,175 $116,725
Total Invoice $91,783 $71,082 $80,262 $74,205 $103,465 $108,626

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,995
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelA8GLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimA8 LGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$98,625$76,355$86,225$80,020$111,175$116,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,390-3,365-2,890-2,065-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,625$74,965$82,860$77,130$109,110$114,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,895$2,165$34,145$39,695
Total Invoice$91,783$71,082$80,262$74,205$103,465$108,626
Adjustments for Features0-1,294-3,132-2,680-1,922-1,922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,783$69,788$77,130$71,525$101,543$106,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,342$1,737$31,755$36,916

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelA8GLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimA8 LGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0    
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Cruise control    $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75$75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225     
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225     
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200     
Temporary spare tire $150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125     
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500     
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50     
Handwriting recognition$200     
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50     
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Door sill trim plates$100     
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25     
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100     
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100     
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$8,750$10,140$12,115$11,640$10,815$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390$3,365$2,890$2,065$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,294-3,132-2,680-1,922-1,922

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20112018
ModelA8GLE
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in114.8 in
Length207.4 in189.1 in
Width76.7 in75.8 in
Height57.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.280.3 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested406557%
Total Not Requested312543%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested222549%
Total Not Requested227551%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested2150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested222549%
Total Not Requested227551%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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