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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,930

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $74,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,519

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $69,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelGLAA8
TrimAMG GLA45A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $49,580 $133,500
Base Invoice $46,109 $124,157
Driver Assistance Package 2,500 3,000
Parktronic Package 970  
Premium Package 2,400  
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Interior Package 1,700  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850  
Wood trim 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325 2,790
Parktronic Package 902  
Premium Package 2,232  
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Interior Package 1,581  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791  
Wood trim 302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Options (change) 13,425 3,000
Options (change) 12,485 2,790
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $63,930 $138,675
Total Invoice $59,519 $129,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,863
Model Year20162012
ModelGLAA8
TrimAMG GLA45A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine375hp I4500hp W12
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$63,930$138,675
Adjustments for Features0-6,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,930$132,510
Total Invoice$59,519$129,122
Adjustments for Features0-5,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,519$123,382

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A8

Model Year20162012
ModelGLAA8
TrimAMG GLA45A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, second row seats $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,750$15,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,740

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A8

Model Year20162012
ModelGLAA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase106.3 in122.9 in
Length173.9 in207.4 in
Width71.0 in76.7 in
Height60.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.4,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested96576%
Total Not Requested30024%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested121592%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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