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

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $111,305

Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63   
Difference: $27,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $103,582

Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63   
Difference: $25,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelGLEA8
TrimAMG GLE63A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $101,690 $133,500
Base Invoice $94,572 $124,157
Multicontour front seats 1,100  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,920  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
Heated second row seats 620  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Rear side airbags 420  
Special order charge 250  
Power door closers 550  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Multicontour front seats 1,023  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,786  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
Heated second row seats 577  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Rear side airbags 391  
Special order charge 233  
Power door closers 512  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Options (change) 8,690 3,000
Options (change) 8,085 2,790
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $111,305 $138,675
Total Invoice $103,582 $129,122

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,484
Model Year20172012
ModelGLEA8
TrimAMG GLE63A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine550hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20265/40-20
Total Price$111,305$138,675
Adjustments for Features0-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,305$138,615
Total Invoice$103,582$129,122
Adjustments for Features0-56
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$103,582$129,066

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172012
ModelGLEA8
TrimAMG GLE63A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Second-row high console $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, second row seats $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power recliner, second row seats $150
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 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Active steering $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,565$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-56

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172012
ModelGLEA8
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 Weight5,238 lb.4,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

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