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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,430

Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $2,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,179

Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $2,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelGLCA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGLC300A5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,950 $41,200 $53,100
Base Invoice $36,224 $38,316 $49,384
14-way power passenger seat 430    
Blind spot warning system 550    
Upholstered instrument panel 650    
Interior Package 2,500    
Premium Package 720    
Lighting Package 1,390    
Multimedia Package 2,330    
Wood trim, alternative type 160   1,100
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790    
Special order charge 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575 575
Sport Package   750  
Convenience Package   900  
Technology Package   2,900 2,900
Cargo net   155 155
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
14-way power passenger seat 400    
Blind spot warning system 512    
Upholstered instrument panel 605    
Interior Package 2,325    
Premium Package 670    
Lighting Package 1,293    
Multimedia Package 2,167    
Wood trim, alternative type 149   1,024
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735    
Special order charge 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536 536
Sport Package   698  
Convenience Package   838  
Technology Package   2,696 2,696
Cargo net   145 145
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Options (change) 10,490 5,280 5,730
Options (change) 9,759 4,913 5,331
Destination 925 950 950
Total Price $50,365 $47,430 $59,780
Total Invoice $46,908 $44,179 $55,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $801
Model Year201620172017
ModelGLCA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGLC300A5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine241hp I4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT9M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$50,365$47,430$59,780
Adjustments for Features-3,7900-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,575$47,430$59,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,025
Total Invoice$46,908$44,179$55,665
Adjustments for Features-3,5300-303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,378$44,179$55,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,183

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201620172017
ModelGLCA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimGLC300A5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
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, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150 
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 organizer$100  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
Handwriting recognition$200  
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  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding second row seats$700  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,415$5,625$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,790$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5300-303

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20162017
ModelGLCA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.1 in108.3 in
Length183.3 in182.1 in
Width74.4 in73.0 in
Height64.5 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

14-way power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested114064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested72591%
Total Not Requested759%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested161573%
Total Not Requested60027%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested161587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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