Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2012 Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2011

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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: $48,800

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $27,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,449

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $25,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelGLGLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550A5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,570 $85,300 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $58,190 $79,329 $34,318 $49,895
Leather seating surfaces 1,930      
Premium 2 Package 6,330      
Lighting Package 985      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Blind spot warning system 600   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   475 475
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000  
Prestige Package     8,700 5,900
Wood trim     350 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,795      
Premium 2 Package 5,887      
Lighting Package 916      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Blind spot warning system 558   466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   443 443
Upgraded leather upholstery     930  
Prestige Package     8,092 5,487
Wood trim     325 466
Options (change) 12,815 0 11,025 7,375
Options (change) 11,919 0 10,256 6,862
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $76,260 $86,175 $48,800 $63,200
Total Invoice $70,984 $80,204 $45,449 $58,932

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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: $19,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,898
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelGLGLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550A5 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)610, 12610, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$76,260$86,175$48,800$63,200
Adjustments for Features-8,205-10,3700-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,055$75,805$48,800$62,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,750$0$14,050
Total Invoice$70,984$80,204$45,449$58,932
Adjustments for Features-7,637-9,6510-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,347$70,553$45,449$58,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,206$0$13,157

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

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelGLGLA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550A5 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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250  
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 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net $40  
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  
Skid plates $150  
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  
Fog lights  $125$125
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 seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,955$14,120$3,750$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,205$10,370$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,637-9,6510-326

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

Model Year20122011
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 Weight5,347 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft312.0 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 liftgate350No
Total Requested224065%
Total Not Requested122535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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?
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested366590%
Total Not Requested42510%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested201583%
Total Not Requested42517%

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