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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: $49,180

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $37,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,809

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $35,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelGLA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGL550A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,300 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $79,329 $37,666 $47,802
Heated steering wheel 225    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600    
Navigation and Telematics Package   3,000 2,600
Premium Plus Package   3,200  
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Rear side airbags   350 350
Cargo net   80 80
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Warm Weather Package     950
S Sport Package     2,500
Heated steering wheel 209    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558    
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,790 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,976  
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Rear side airbags   326 326
Cargo net   74 74
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Warm Weather Package     884
S Sport Package     2,326
Options (change) 825 7,705 7,555
Options (change) 767 7,168 7,030
Destination 875 975 975
Total Price $87,000 $49,180 $59,930
Total Invoice $80,971 $45,809 $55,807

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,155
Model Year201220182018
ModelGLA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGL550A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT7S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$87,000$49,180$59,930
Adjustments for Features-5,3800-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,620$49,180$57,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,375
Total Invoice$80,971$45,809$55,807
Adjustments for Features-5,0070-2,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,964$45,809$53,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,786

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

Model Year201220182018
ModelGLA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGL550A4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
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  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$13,205$7,825$10,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,380$0$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0070-2,212

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

Model Year20122018
ModelGLA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in111.0 in
Length200.6 in186.1 in
Width76.0 in72.5 in
Height72.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.7 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested94057%
Total Not Requested70043%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested182553%
Total Not Requested165047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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