Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2008 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2013

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,470

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $20,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,372

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $18,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelGLA4 / S4
TrimGL550S4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,375 $47,600
Base Invoice $71,959 $44,268
iPod integration 375  
Proximity key 1,110  
Prestige Package   6,250
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,250
Active rear differential   1,250
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration 349  
Proximity key 1,032  
Prestige Package   5,813
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,163
Active rear differential   1,163
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 1,485 10,975
Options (change) 1,381 10,209
Destination 875 895
Total Price $79,735 $59,470
Total Invoice $74,215 $55,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,254
Model Year20082013
ModelGLA4 / S4
TrimGL550S4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/40-18
Total Price$79,735$59,470
Adjustments for Features-6,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,730$59,470
Total Invoice$74,215$55,372
Adjustments for Features-5,5890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,626$55,372

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082013
ModelGLA4 / S4
TrimGL550S4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,620$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5890

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082013
ModelGLA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in110.6 in
Length200.6 in185.1 in
Width76.0 in71.9 in
Height72.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight5,434 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested185059%
Total Not Requested126541%

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