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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,500

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $59,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,002

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $55,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelGLSA5 / S5
TrimAMG GLS63S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $125,300 $53,650
Base Invoice $116,529 $49,895
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   5,900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Wood trim   500
Blind spot warning system   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   5,487
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,116
Wood trim   466
Blind spot warning system   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 0 10,675
Options (change) 0 9,932
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $126,295 $66,500
Total Invoice $117,524 $62,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,010
Model Year20182011
ModelGLSA5 / S5
TrimAMG GLS63S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine550hp V8354hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21255/35-19
Total Price$126,295$66,500
Adjustments for Features-15,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,700$66,500
Total Invoice$117,524$62,002
Adjustments for Features-14,5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$103,012$62,002

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20182011
ModelGLSA5 / S5
TrimAMG GLS63S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
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, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
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 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$21,745$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,5120

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20182011
ModelGLSA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in108.3 in
Length202.0 in182.1 in
Width76.1 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight5,754 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in31.7 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

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?
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
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested201583%
Total Not Requested42517%

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