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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: $60,570

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $6,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,396

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $6,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182013
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEA4 / S4
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $47,600
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $44,268
Multicontour front seats 1,100          
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 4,890      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 350
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760 760  
Carbon fiber trim   1,750   1,750 1,750 500
designo Package     4,200      
Prestige Package           6,250
Driver Assist Package           3,250
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,250
Multicontour front seats 1,023          
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,548      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     443
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 325
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707 707  
Carbon fiber trim   1,628   1,628 1,628 466
designo Package     3,906      
Prestige Package           5,813
Driver Assist Package           3,023
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,163
Options (change) 13,950 10,530 11,240 3,180 3,180 12,075
Options (change) 12,975 9,795 10,455 2,959 2,959 11,233
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $67,145 $79,275 $74,850 $106,725 $113,875 $60,570
Total Invoice $62,516 $73,798 $69,396 $99,326 $105,975 $56,396

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,739
Model Year201820182018201820182013
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEA4 / S4
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21245/40-18
Total Price$67,145$79,275$74,850$106,725$113,875$60,570
Adjustments for Features-4,705-7,330-8,405-7,130-7,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,440$71,945$66,445$99,595$106,095$60,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,505$4,005$37,155$43,655$0
Total Invoice$62,516$73,798$69,396$99,326$105,975$56,396
Adjustments for Features-4,381-6,824-7,793-6,636-7,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,135$66,974$61,603$92,690$98,735$56,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,839$3,468$34,555$40,600$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182013
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEA4 / S4
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Cruise control   $150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
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$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
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 
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 bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
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 
Aux input     $50
iPod integration     $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
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
Chronometer   $100$100 
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Carbon fiber trim $200 $200$200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Door sill trim plates     $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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     
Massage, passenger seat$100     
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 
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$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     
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 
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     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$11,605$14,230$15,305$14,030$14,680$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,705$7,330$8,405$7,130$7,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,381-6,824-7,793-6,636-7,2400

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

Model Year20182013
ModelGLEA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in110.6 in
Length189.1 in185.1 in
Width75.8 in71.9 in
Height70.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested209029%
Total Not Requested510071%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested2506%
Total Not Requested425094%

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 trim250Yes
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested2506%
Total Not Requested425094%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested231574%
Total Not Requested80026%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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