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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,125

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $17,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,688

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $16,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEA4
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SA4 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,000 $65,650 $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840 $37,300
Base Invoice $48,360 $61,055 $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221 $34,690
Premium 3 Package 9,080            
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720     575
Leather seating surfaces 1,620   1,620        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790 790 790 790  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0      
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 420 350
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250 250  
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620 620 620  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250      
Parktronic Package   970 970 970      
Premium 2 Package   2,120 2,120 2,000      
designo Package       4,200      
Premium Plus Package             3,800
Cold Weather Package             500
Technology Package             3,250
Sport Plus Package             3,400
Premium 3 Package 8,444            
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670     536
Leather seating surfaces 1,507   1,507        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735 735 735 735  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0      
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 391 326
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233 233  
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577 577 577  
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233 233      
Parktronic Package   902 902 902      
Premium 2 Package   1,972 1,972 1,860      
designo Package       3,906      
Premium Plus Package             3,534
Cold Weather Package             466
Technology Package             3,024
Sport Plus Package             3,162
Options (change) 14,850 7,240 7,760 10,220 2,080 2,080 11,875
Options (change) 13,813 6,736 7,220 9,507 1,936 1,936 11,048
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 950
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $67,775 $73,815 $75,835 $73,360 $104,695 $111,845 $50,125
Total Invoice $63,098 $68,716 $70,595 $68,006 $97,433 $104,082 $46,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,147
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEA4
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SA4 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6329hp V6362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8252hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T9T7T7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21245/40-18
Total Price$67,775$73,815$75,835$73,360$104,695$111,845$50,125
Adjustments for Features-3,505-3,905-4,430-5,405-6,130-6,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,270$69,910$71,405$67,955$98,565$105,065$50,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,640$7,135$3,685$34,295$40,795$0
Total Invoice$63,098$68,716$70,595$68,006$97,433$104,082$46,688
Adjustments for Features-3,263-3,635-4,124-5,011-5,705-6,3090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,835$65,081$66,471$62,995$91,728$97,773$46,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,246$6,636$3,160$31,893$37,938$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A4

Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEA4
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SA4 2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400    
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850      
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500   $500$500 
Blind spot collision prevention$150      
Collision preparation system, rear$100     $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0      
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400      
Pedestrian detection$50     $50
Rearview camera $200$200$200  $200
Secondary collision brake assist      $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle exit assist      $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Regenerative braking      $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input      $50
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote      $100
Handwriting recognition      $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Chronometer    $100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  $100
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300 
Door sill trim plates      $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
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     
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim    $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500 
Active steering      $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$9,555$9,955$10,480$11,455$12,180$12,830$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$3,905$4,430$5,405$6,130$6,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,263-3,635-4,124-5,011-5,705-6,3090

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A4

Model Year20172017
ModelGLEA4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in111.0 in
Length189.1 in186.1 in
Width75.8 in72.5 in
Height70.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested369051%
Total Not Requested350049%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested232572%
Total Not Requested92528%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Vehicle exit assist25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested154076%
Total Not Requested47524%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested117546%
Total Not Requested140054%

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