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

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

Lowest Total Price: $52,000

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $74,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,426

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $69,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelGLSA4 / S4
TrimAMG GLS63A4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $125,300 $36,300
Base Invoice $116,529 $33,760
Sunshades, second row 380 500
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   9,100
Sport Package   1,450
Wood trim   350
Blind spot warning system   500
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Sunshades, second row 353 466
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   8,464
Sport Package   1,348
Wood trim   325
Blind spot warning system   466
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 380 14,825
Options (change) 353 13,791
Destination 995 875
Total Price $126,675 $52,000
Total Invoice $117,877 $48,426

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,661
Model Year20182011
ModelGLSA4 / S4
TrimAMG GLS63A4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine550hp V8211hp I4
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/35-19
Total Price$126,675$52,000
Adjustments for Features-13,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,930$52,000
Total Invoice$117,877$48,426
Adjustments for Features-12,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,087$48,426

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

Model Year20182011
ModelGLSA4 / S4
TrimAMG GLS63A4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
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 $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
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
USB port$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
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power release, second row seats$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 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$19,520$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,7900

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

Model Year20182011
ModelGLSA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in110.6 in
Length202.0 in185.2 in
Width76.1 in71.9 in
Height72.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight5,754 lb.3,757 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft350.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested426584%
Total Not Requested82516%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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