Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2009 Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2012

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,000

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $20,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,563

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $19,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelGLGLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,200 $81,300 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $54,126 $75,609 $34,504 $50,128
Leather seating surfaces 2,130      
Premium II Package 8,650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   475 475
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000  
Prestige Package     9,200 6,300
Sport Package     1,000  
Wood trim     350 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,981      
Premium II Package 8,044      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   443 443
Upgraded leather upholstery     930  
Prestige Package     8,556 5,860
Sport Package     930  
Wood trim     325 466
Options (change) 11,500 0 12,025 7,275
Options (change) 10,695 0 11,184 6,769
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $70,575 $82,175 $50,000 $63,350
Total Invoice $65,696 $76,484 $46,563 $59,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,970
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelGLGLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine335hp V8382hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$70,575$82,175$50,000$63,350
Adjustments for Features-7,695-9,22000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,880$72,955$50,000$63,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,075$0$13,350
Total Invoice$65,696$76,484$46,563$59,072
Adjustments for Features-7,163-8,58100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,533$67,903$46,563$59,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,370$0$12,509

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelGLGLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards $350  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,745$13,270$4,050$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,695$9,220$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,163-8,58100

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20092012
ModelGLA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in108.3 in
Length200.6 in182.1 in
Width76.0 in73.0 in
Height72.4 in54.0 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in31.7 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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested344063%
Total Not Requested204037%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested359085%
Total Not Requested62515%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested189077%
Total Not Requested55023%

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