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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,700

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $39,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,212

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $36,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelGLKA8A8
TrimGLK350A8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $35,500 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $33,015 $78,772 $124,157
Premium 1 Package 3,200    
Multimedia Package 3,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Lighting Package 985    
Leather seating surfaces 1,780    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 3,000  
Proximity key 1,140    
Heated front seats 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300  
Premium 1 Package 2,976    
Multimedia Package 2,790    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Lighting Package 916    
Leather seating surfaces 1,655    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,790  
Proximity key 1,060    
Heated front seats 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209  
Options (change) 14,325 4,300 0
Options (change) 13,322 3,999 0
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $50,700 $89,875 $135,675
Total Invoice $47,212 $83,646 $126,332

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,399
Model Year201120122012
ModelGLKA8A8
TrimGLK350A8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine268hp V6372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$50,700$89,875$135,675
Adjustments for Features0-5,410-10,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,700$84,465$125,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$40,950
Total Invoice$47,212$83,646$126,332
Adjustments for Features0-5,035-9,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,212$78,611$116,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,168

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Audi A8

Model Year201120122012
ModelGLKA8A8
TrimGLK350A8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,390$10,800$15,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,410$10,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,035-9,553

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Audi A8

Model Year20112012
ModelGLKA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase108.5 in122.9 in
Length178.3 in207.4 in
Width72.4 in76.7 in
Height66.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112571%
Total Not Requested45029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested106584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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