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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $64,200

Audi A6 45   
Difference: $20,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,321

Audi A6 45   
Difference: $18,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820192019
ModelGLSGLSGLSA6A6
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS634555
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $54,100 $58,900
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $50,856 $55,368
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375   2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
Parking Assist Package 1,290        
Lighting Package 1,390        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380    
Heated steering wheel 250 250      
Heated second row seats 620 620      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     575 575
Black exterior trim (optional)   300 300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0    
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Competition Package       3,000 3,000
Prestige Package       2,700 2,700
Rear side airbags       350 350
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279   1,860 1,860
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
Parking Assist Package 1,200        
Lighting Package 1,293        
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353    
Heated steering wheel 233 233      
Heated second row seats 577 577      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     536 536
Black exterior trim (optional)   279 279    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0    
Cold Weather Package       467 467
Competition Package       2,790 2,790
Prestige Package       2,512 2,512
Rear side airbags       325 325
Options (change) 13,800 2,925 680 9,125 9,125
Options (change) 12,837 2,721 632 8,490 8,490
Destination 995 995 995 975 995
Total Price $84,345 $98,870 $126,975 $64,200 $69,020
Total Invoice $78,514 $92,020 $118,156 $60,321 $64,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A6 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,851
Model Year20182018201820192019
ModelGLSGLSGLSA6A6
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS634555
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8335hp V6 H335hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T9T7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$84,345$98,870$126,975$64,200$69,020
Adjustments for Features-4,665-7,155-9,10500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,680$91,715$117,870$64,200$69,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,035$38,190$0$4,820
Total Invoice$78,514$92,020$118,156$60,321$64,853
Adjustments for Features-4,342-6,659-8,47300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,172$85,361$109,683$60,321$64,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,189$35,511$0$4,532

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A6

Model Year20182018201820192019
ModelGLSGLSGLSA6A6
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS634555
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat   $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards $350$350  
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power release, second row seats  $50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$12,605$15,095$17,045$7,940$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,665$7,155$9,105$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,342-6,659-8,47300

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A6

Model Year20182019
ModelGLSA6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in115.1 in
Length202.0 in194.4 in
Width76.1 in74.3 in
Height72.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,102 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.4 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 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested224092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested140074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 45

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested75053%
Total Not Requested67547%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested92545%
Total Not Requested112555%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 55

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested75053%
Total Not Requested67547%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested92545%
Total Not Requested112555%

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