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

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

Lowest Total Price: $78,955

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $21,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,498

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $19,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelGLEGLEA8 / S8
TrimGLE350GLE400A8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $51,100 $64,600 $85,100
Base Invoice $47,523 $60,078 $79,144
designo Package 4,900 4,200  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610 1,610  
Special order charge 250 250  
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310    
Premium 1 Package 3,830    
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290  
Convenience Package 590 490  
Driver Assistance Package 1,950 1,950 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790  
Power door closers 550 550  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 3,000
Heated second row seats 620 620  
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570  
Laminated front side windows 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090  
AWD 2,500    
Cold Weather Package     750
Premium Package     3,950
Luxury Package     3,400
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,000
designo Package 4,557 3,906  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497 1,497  
Special order charge 233 233  
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288    
Premium 1 Package 3,562    
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200  
Convenience Package 549 456  
Driver Assistance Package 1,814 1,814 2,093
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Rear side airbags 391 391  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735  
Power door closers 512 512  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 2,790
Heated second row seats 577 577  
Heated steering wheel 233 233  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530  
Laminated front side windows 233 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014  
AWD 2,325    
Cold Weather Package     697
Premium Package     3,673
Luxury Package     3,162
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     930
Options (change) 26,930 19,490 14,350
Options (change) 25,050 18,131 13,345
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $78,955 $85,015 $100,375
Total Invoice $73,498 $79,134 $93,414

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,777
Model Year201620162015
ModelGLEGLEA8 / S8
TrimGLE350GLE400A8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine302hp V6329hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8830, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/45-19
Total Price$78,955$85,015$100,375
Adjustments for Features-925-1,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,030$83,840$100,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,810$0
Total Invoice$73,498$79,134$93,414
Adjustments for Features-861-1,0940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,637$78,040$93,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,403$0

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

Model Year201620162015
ModelGLEGLEA8 / S8
TrimGLE350GLE400A8 L 3.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Total Value of Features$9,315$9,565$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$1,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-861-1,0940

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

Model Year20162015
ModelGLEA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.8 in122.9 in
Length189.1 in207.4 in
Width75.8 in76.7 in
Height70.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.4,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested179082%
Total Not Requested40018%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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