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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,630

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $11,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,611

Audi A7 3.0T   
Difference: $10,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGLSGLSGLSA7
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS633.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $59,250
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $55,103
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375   2,500
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Heated second row seats 620 620   450
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Prestige Package       6,330
Sport Package       1,000
LED headlights       1,400
Rear side airbags       350
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279   2,327
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     443
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Heated second row seats 577 577   419
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Prestige Package       5,887
Sport Package       930
LED headlights       1,302
Rear side airbags       325
Options (change) 13,670 2,245 0 12,505
Options (change) 12,716 2,089 0 11,633
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $84,215 $98,190 $126,295 $72,630
Total Invoice $78,393 $91,388 $117,524 $67,611

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A7 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,090
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGLSGLSGLSA7
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS633.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21255/40-19
Total Price$84,215$98,190$126,295$72,630
Adjustments for Features-6,115-8,605-10,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,100$89,585$115,740$72,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,485$37,640$0
Total Invoice$78,393$91,388$117,524$67,611
Adjustments for Features-5,692-8,009-9,8220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,701$83,379$107,702$67,611
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,678$35,001$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A7

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGLSGLSGLSA7
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS633.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power door closers $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
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
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera$200  $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, remote   $200
Handwriting recognition   $200
iPod integration   $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $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 
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 
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
Total Value of Features$13,080$15,570$17,520$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,115$8,605$10,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,692-8,009-9,8220

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A7

Model Year20182012
ModelGLSA7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in114.7 in
Length202.0 in195.6 in
Width76.1 in75.2 in
Height72.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,211 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

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 warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested184075%
Total Not Requested60025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 3.0T

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested281566%
Total Not Requested145034%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/40YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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