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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,080

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $18,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,597

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $17,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGLCA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG GLC63S5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,900 $54,400
Base Invoice $65,007 $50,592
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,050  
Multimedia Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Leather seating surfaces 2,590  
Rear side airbags 420 350
Special order charge 250  
Carbon fiber trim 975 500
Heated second row seats 580  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
S Sport Package   2,500
Prestige Package   4,400
Warm Weather Package   800
Cold Weather Package   500
Cargo net   80
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Advanced Lighting Package 977  
Multimedia Package 2,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Leather seating surfaces 2,409  
Rear side airbags 391 326
Special order charge 233  
Carbon fiber trim 907 466
Heated second row seats 539  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
S Sport Package   2,326
Prestige Package   4,092
Warm Weather Package   744
Cold Weather Package   466
Cargo net   74
Options (change) 13,015 9,705
Options (change) 12,107 9,030
Destination 995 975
Total Price $83,910 $65,080
Total Invoice $78,109 $60,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,650
Model Year20182018
ModelGLCA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG GLC63S5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine469hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20245/40-18
Total Price$83,910$65,080
Adjustments for Features-3,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,835$65,080
Total Invoice$78,109$60,597
Adjustments for Features-2,8620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,247$60,597

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20182018
ModelGLCA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimAMG GLC63S5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle exit assist $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$10,365$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8620

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20182018
ModelGLCA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in111.2 in
Length183.3 in186.3 in
Width74.4 in72.6 in
Height64.5 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested219074%
Total Not Requested75026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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