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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: $47,950

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $27,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,658

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $25,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelGLGLA4 / S4
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550A4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $61,950 $84,450 $36,300
Base Invoice $57,614 $78,539 $33,760
Premium 2 Package 6,330    
Lighting Package 985    
Leather seating surfaces 1,930    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Blind spot warning system 600   500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   475
Prestige Package     9,100
Wood trim     350
Rear side airbags     350
Premium 2 Package 5,887    
Lighting Package 916    
Leather seating surfaces 1,795    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Blind spot warning system 558   466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   443
Prestige Package     8,464
Wood trim     325
Rear side airbags     325
Options (change) 12,815 0 10,775
Options (change) 11,919 0 10,023
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $75,640 $85,325 $47,950
Total Invoice $70,408 $79,414 $44,658

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,603
Model Year201120112011
ModelGLGLA4 / S4
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550A4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine335hp V8382hp V8211hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21245/40-18
Total Price$75,640$85,325$47,950
Adjustments for Features-5,530-7,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,110$77,630$47,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,520$0
Total Invoice$70,408$79,414$44,658
Adjustments for Features-5,147-7,1620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,261$72,252$44,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,991$0

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

Model Year201120112011
ModelGLGLA4 / S4
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550A4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Skid plates $150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,180$13,345$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,530$7,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,147-7,1620

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

Model Year20112011
ModelGLA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in110.6 in
Length200.6 in185.2 in
Width76.0 in71.9 in
Height72.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.2 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 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft350.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested259075%
Total Not Requested87525%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested426584%
Total Not Requested82516%

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