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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,235

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $21,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,126

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $20,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018200620062006
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $31,340 $36,390 $47,400
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $29,053 $33,649 $43,668
Premium 2 Package 6,190 2,120 2,000          
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620            
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580 580      
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 350 350 350
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250      
Aluminum trim 0   0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     450 450 450
Carbon fiber trim   1,750   1,750 1,750     300
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370          
Interior Sport Package     1,000          
Cold Weather Package           400 400 400
Sunroof           1,400 1,000  
Premium Package           1,850 1,050 2,900
Technology Package           1,275 1,275  
Tire-pressure monitor           250 250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)           250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear           350 350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link           500 500 500
Navigation system           1,950 1,950 1,950
Sunshades, second row           150 150 150
Bose 215W 10 speakers               1,000
Premium 2 Package 5,757 1,972 1,860          
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507            
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539 539      
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 319 319 319
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233      
Aluminum trim 0   0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     410 410 410
Carbon fiber trim   1,628   1,628 1,628     273
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274          
Interior Sport Package     930          
Cold Weather Package           364 364 364
Sunroof           1,274 910  
Premium Package           1,684 956 2,639
Technology Package           1,160 1,160  
Tire-pressure monitor           228 228 228
Sport suspension (upgrade)           228 228  
Obstacle detection, rear           319 319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link           455 455 455
Navigation system           1,775 1,775 1,775
Sunshades, second row           137 137 137
Bose 215W 10 speakers               910
Options (change) 9,780 7,460 6,340 3,000 3,000 9,175 7,975 8,600
Options (change) 9,097 6,940 5,897 2,791 2,791 8,353 7,261 7,829
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $62,975 $76,205 $69,950 $106,545 $113,695 $41,235 $45,085 $58,420
Total Invoice $58,638 $70,943 $64,838 $99,158 $105,807 $38,126 $41,630 $53,917

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,996
Model Year20182018201820182018200620062006
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14150, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$62,975$76,205$69,950$106,545$113,695$41,235$45,085$58,420
Adjustments for Features-4,850-8,650-8,425-10,900-10,9000-200-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,125$67,555$61,525$95,645$102,795$41,235$44,885$58,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,430$3,400$37,520$44,670$0$3,650$16,835
Total Invoice$58,638$70,943$64,838$99,158$105,807$38,126$41,630$53,917
Adjustments for Features-4,516-8,053-7,809-10,144-10,1440-185-323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,122$62,890$57,029$89,014$95,663$38,126$41,445$53,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,768$2,907$34,892$41,541$0$3,319$15,468

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182018201820182018200620062006
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400      
6-speed manual     $150$150$150
RWD$0       
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200   
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200     
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Tires, run-flat  $150     
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net     $40$40$40
Cargo net     $40$40$40
Console with shifter     $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack     $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0     
9 kWh battery pack  $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings     $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275   
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0      
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0      
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, remote     $200$200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100   
Fog lights     $125$125$125
Headlight washers       $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25     
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100  $100  
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0   
Carbon fiber trim $200 $200$200  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat       $50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50   
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300   
Wood trim      $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$9,155$12,955$12,730$15,205$15,205$4,305$4,505$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$8,650$8,425$10,900$10,900$0$200$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,516-8,053-7,809-10,144-10,1440-185-323

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182006
ModelGLEA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.8 in104.3 in
Length189.1 in180.6 in
Width75.8 in69.8 in
Height70.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested102523%
Total Not Requested346577%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested22513%
Total Not Requested157587%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested22513%
Total Not Requested157587%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110070%
Total Not Requested47530%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested205096%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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