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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,035

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $24,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,901

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $22,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelGLCA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGLC300A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,950 $81,500 $90,500 $137,900
Base Invoice $36,224 $75,796 $84,166 $128,248
Lighting Package 1,390      
14-way power passenger seat 430      
Upholstered instrument panel 650      
Interior Package 2,500      
Premium Package 720      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900      
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,540      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,250 2,250  
Multimedia Package 2,330      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Rear side airbags 420      
Special order charge 250      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790      
Heated second row seats 620      
Heated steering wheel 250      
Head-up display (HUD) 990      
Sunshades, second row 380      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480      
Lighting Package 1,293      
14-way power passenger seat 400      
Upholstered instrument panel 605      
Interior Package 2,325      
Premium Package 670      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767      
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,432      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,093 2,093  
Multimedia Package 2,167      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Rear side airbags 391      
Special order charge 233      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735      
Heated second row seats 577      
Heated steering wheel 233      
Head-up display (HUD) 921      
Sunshades, second row 353      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376      
Options (change) 20,160 2,250 2,250 0
Options (change) 18,752 2,093 2,093 0
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $60,035 $84,675 $93,675 $140,125
Total Invoice $55,901 $78,814 $87,184 $130,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,773
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelGLCA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGLC300A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine241hp I4333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT9T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$60,035$84,675$93,675$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-1,875-5,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,035$83,450$91,800$134,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,350$51,325
Total Invoice$55,901$78,814$87,184$130,473
Adjustments for Features0-1,140-1,745-4,981
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,901$77,674$85,439$125,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,765$47,818

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelGLCA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGLC300A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction  $0 
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Remote climate control$25   
Remote start via app$75   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Trailer sway control$25   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo organizer$100   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, remote   $200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats   $150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats$700   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Crosswind stabilization$50   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Suggestive steering$0   
Total Value of Features$8,075$9,300$9,950$13,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$1,875$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,140-1,745-4,981

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162016
ModelGLCA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.1 in122.9 in
Length183.3 in207.4 in
Width74.4 in76.7 in
Height64.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
14-way power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested169094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
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 A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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