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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,070

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $21,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,655

Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45   
Difference: $19,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLAA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimAMG GLA45A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $50,600 $82,500 $92,000
Base Invoice $47,058 $76,725 $85,560
Parking Assist Package 1,400    
Driver Assistance Package 1,500    
Premium Package 1,800    
Multimedia Package 2,300    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,700    
Convenience Package 400    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850    
Wood trim 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Executive Package   2,000  
Executive Plus Package     1,750
Parking Assist Package 1,302    
Driver Assistance Package 1,395    
Premium Package 1,674    
Multimedia Package 2,139    
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,581    
Convenience Package 372    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791    
Wood trim 302    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Executive Package   1,860  
Executive Plus Package     1,628
Options (change) 12,475 2,000 1,750
Options (change) 11,602 1,860 1,628
Destination 995 975 975
Total Price $64,070 $85,475 $94,725
Total Invoice $59,655 $79,560 $88,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,489
Model Year201820182018
ModelGLAA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimAMG GLA45A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine375hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG14/24 MPG14/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$64,070$85,475$94,725
Adjustments for Features0-3,670-5,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,070$81,805$89,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,725
Total Invoice$59,655$79,560$88,163
Adjustments for Features0-3,416-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,655$76,144$83,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,184

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201820182018
ModelGLAA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimAMG GLA45A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Rear side airbags $300$300
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts$0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Massage, second row seats  $150
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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$9,675$13,345$14,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,670$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,416-4,835

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182018
ModelGLAA8 / S8
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.4,464 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94082%
Total Not Requested20018%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
265/40HR20 tires400No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested180038%
Total Not Requested290062%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested127550%

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