Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2011 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2006

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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: $41,885

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $30,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,717

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $29,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelGLGLA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550A4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $61,950 $84,450 $31,340 $36,390 $47,400
Base Invoice $57,614 $78,539 $29,053 $33,649 $43,668
Lighting Package 985        
Premium 1 Package 4,280        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   450 450 450
Obstacle detection, rear 800   350 350 350
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590   500 500 500
Heated second row seats 620        
Leather seating surfaces 1,930        
Cold Weather Package     400 400 400
Sunroof     1,400 1,000  
Premium Package     1,850 1,050 2,900
Technology Package     1,275 1,275  
Headlight washers     150 150  
Tire-pressure monitor     250 250 250
Bluetooth cell phone link     500 500 500
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950
Rear side airbags     350 350 350
Wood trim     400    
Bose 215W 10 speakers         1,000
Lighting Package 916        
Premium 1 Package 3,980        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   410 410 410
Obstacle detection, rear 744   319 319 319
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549   455 455 455
Heated second row seats 577        
Leather seating surfaces 1,795        
Cold Weather Package     364 364 364
Sunroof     1,274 910  
Premium Package     1,684 956 2,639
Technology Package     1,160 1,160  
Headlight washers     137 137  
Tire-pressure monitor     228 228 228
Bluetooth cell phone link     455 455 455
Navigation system     1,775 1,775 1,775
Rear side airbags     319 319 319
Wood trim     364    
Bose 215W 10 speakers         910
Options (change) 9,925 0 9,825 8,225 8,650
Options (change) 9,231 0 8,944 7,488 7,874
Destination 875 875 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $72,750 $85,325 $41,885 $45,335 $58,470
Total Invoice $67,720 $79,414 $38,717 $41,857 $53,962

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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: $24,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,859
Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelGLGLA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550A4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine335hp V8382hp V8200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8610, 12150, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$72,750$85,325$41,885$45,335$58,470
Adjustments for Features-6,600-9,81500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,150$75,510$41,885$45,335$58,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,360$0$3,450$16,385
Total Invoice$67,720$79,414$38,717$41,857$53,962
Adjustments for Features-6,144-9,13500-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,576$70,279$38,717$41,857$53,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,703$0$3,140$15,060

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

Model Year20112011200620062006
ModelGLGLA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550A4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key $250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200   
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   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Residual heat$50$50   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Running boards $350   
Skid plates $150   
Wheel-lip moldings $75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$10,155$13,370$3,555$3,555$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,600$9,815$0$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,144-9,13500-185

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

Model Year20112006
ModelGLA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in104.3 in
Length200.6 in180.6 in
Width76.0 in69.8 in
Height72.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.3 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 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested134051%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested110070%
Total Not Requested47530%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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