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

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

Lowest Total Price: $44,050

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $7,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,032

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $7,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4GLC
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $38,950
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $36,224
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720
Wood trim 350    
Rear side airbags 350 350 420
Interior Package     2,500
Blind spot warning system     550
Upholstered instrument panel     650
Premium Package     720
Lighting Package     1,390
Multimedia Package     2,330
Panoramic sunroof     1,480
Rear air vents with automatic controls     790
Special order charge     250
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670
Wood trim 325    
Rear side airbags 325 325 391
Interior Package     2,325
Blind spot warning system     512
Upholstered instrument panel     605
Premium Package     670
Lighting Package     1,293
Multimedia Package     2,167
Panoramic sunroof     1,376
Rear air vents with automatic controls     735
Special order charge     233
Options (change) 10,675 7,525 11,800
Options (change) 9,930 7,000 10,977
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $44,050 $55,700 $51,675
Total Invoice $41,032 $51,865 $48,126

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,455
Model Year201220122016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4GLC
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4333hp V6241hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/60-18
Total Price$44,050$55,700$51,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-6,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,050$54,550$45,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,500$0
Total Invoice$41,032$51,865$48,126
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-5,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,032$50,794$42,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,762$0

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

Model Year201220122016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4GLC
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TGLC300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding second row seats  $700
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Suggestive steering  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,825$5,975$10,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-5,639

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

Model Year20122016
ModelA4 / S4GLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in113.1 in
Length185.2 in183.3 in
Width71.9 in74.4 in
Height56.2 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,892 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.456.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested406574%
Total Not Requested142526%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested159056%
Total Not Requested125044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested69039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested15011%
Total Not Requested125089%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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