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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $90,355

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $1,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,104

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $1,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63S7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $81,200 $113,900
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $75,516 $105,928
Lighting Package 1,390        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375   2,000 2,000
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
Obstacle detection, rear 970        
designo Edition 4,900 4,200      
Multicontour seats 1,100        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800        
Special order charge 250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     575 575
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450        
Heated second row seats 620 620   500 500
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570        
Power door closers 550        
Heated steering wheel 250 250      
Wood trim, alternative type 160 160 160 1,250 1,300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0   400
Wheels, dark finish     500   0
Comfort Seating Package       1,850 1,950
Cargo net       140 140
Rear side airbags       350 350
Synthetic suede headliner       3,000 3,000
Lighting Package 1,293        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279   1,860 1,860
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
Obstacle detection, rear 902        
designo Edition 4,557 3,906      
Multicontour seats 1,023        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744        
Special order charge 233        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     536 536
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349        
Heated second row seats 577 577   467 467
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530        
Power door closers 512        
Heated steering wheel 233 233      
Wood trim, alternative type 149 149 149 1,164 1,210
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0   372
Wheels, dark finish     465   0
Comfort Seating Package       1,722 1,813
Cargo net       130 130
Rear side airbags       325 325
Synthetic suede headliner       2,790 2,790
Options (change) 19,810 6,605 660 9,665 10,215
Options (change) 18,427 6,144 614 8,994 9,503
Destination 995 995 995 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $90,355 $102,550 $126,955 $91,840 $126,090
Total Invoice $84,104 $95,443 $118,138 $85,485 $117,406

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,584
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63S7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8450hp V8560hp V8
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)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21255/40-19275/30-21
Total Price$90,355$102,550$126,955$91,840$126,090
Adjustments for Features-4,515-5,605-5,9550-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,840$96,945$121,000$91,840$124,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,105$35,160$0$32,625
Total Invoice$84,104$95,443$118,138$85,485$117,406
Adjustments for Features-4,203-5,217-5,5410-1,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,901$90,226$112,597$85,485$115,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,325$32,696$0$30,408

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63S7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
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$300 $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras $500$500  
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   
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
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
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row low console   $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
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
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Active steering    $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$12,105$13,195$13,545$7,590$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,515$5,605$5,955$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,203-5,217-5,5410-1,513

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in114.7 in
Length202.0 in196.2 in
Width76.1 in75.2 in
Height72.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in37.0 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 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft356.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
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 seat150Yes
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
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested239098%
Total Not Requested502%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested140074%
Total Not Requested50026%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 S7 4.0 TFSI

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Comfort Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%

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