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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: $57,505

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $34,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,548

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $31,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelGLCA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGLC300A8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,950 $74,690 $120,100
Base Invoice $36,224 $69,461 $111,693
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900    
14-way power passenger seat 430    
Upholstered instrument panel 650    
Interior Package 2,500    
Premium Package 720 3,275  
Lighting Package 1,390    
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 1,400 1,400
Multimedia Package 2,330    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Sunshades, second row 380    
Heated second row seats 620    
Rear side airbags 420    
Special order charge 250    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 600  
Heated steering wheel 250 300 200
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio   550  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   6,400 3,900
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767    
14-way power passenger seat 400    
Upholstered instrument panel 605    
Interior Package 2,325    
Premium Package 670 3,045  
Lighting Package 1,293    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 1,303 1,303
Multimedia Package 2,167    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Sunshades, second row 353    
Heated second row seats 577    
Rear side airbags 391    
Special order charge 233    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 557  
Heated steering wheel 233 281 185
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
Adaptive cruise control   1,953 1,953
Satellite radio   490  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,396  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,953 3,628
Options (change) 17,630 16,125 7,600
Options (change) 16,399 14,978 7,069
Destination 925 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $57,505 $91,590 $130,175
Total Invoice $53,548 $85,214 $121,237

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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: $35,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,881
Model Year201620082008
ModelGLCA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGLC300A8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine241hp I4350hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$57,505$91,590$130,175
Adjustments for Features-1,3050-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,200$91,590$127,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$36,060
Total Invoice$53,548$85,214$121,237
Adjustments for Features-1,2150-2,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,333$85,214$118,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,671

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

Model Year201620082008
ModelGLCA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGLC300A8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Power door closers  $300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
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  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter $150$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 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding second row seats$700  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,230$9,925$12,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,305$0$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2150-2,352

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

Model Year20162008
ModelGLCA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.1 in121.0 in
Length183.3 in204.4 in
Width74.4 in74.6 in
Height64.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft314.6 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 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 net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested39022%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested75051%
Total Not Requested72549%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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