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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,935

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $66,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,968

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $62,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelA8GLC
TrimA8 L W12AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $133,500 $54,900
Base Invoice $124,157 $51,057
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850
Premium 3 Package   5,950
designo Package   3,950
Wood trim   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790
Special order charge   250
Heated second row seats   620
Rear side airbags   420
Heated steering wheel   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Sunshades, second row   380
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791
Premium 3 Package   5,534
designo Package   3,674
Wood trim   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735
Special order charge   233
Heated second row seats   577
Rear side airbags   391
Heated steering wheel   233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Sunshades, second row   353
Options (change) 3,000 16,110
Options (change) 2,790 14,986
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $138,675 $71,935
Total Invoice $129,122 $66,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,259
Model Year20122017
ModelA8GLC
TrimA8 L W12AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine500hp W12362hp V6
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20255/45-20
Total Price$138,675$71,935
Adjustments for Features-2,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,640$71,935
Total Invoice$129,122$66,968
Adjustments for Features-1,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$127,227$66,968

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122017
ModelA8GLC
TrimA8 L W12AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats $700
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$12,175$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8950

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122017
ModelA8GLC
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in113.1 in
Length207.4 in183.3 in
Width76.7 in74.4 in
Height57.9 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,773 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.256.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 640W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested229058%
Total Not Requested164042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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