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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: $27,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,901

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $25,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelGLCA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGLC300A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,950 $82,500 $91,500
Base Invoice $36,224 $76,725 $85,096
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,250 2,250
Multimedia Package 2,330    
Lighting Package 1,390    
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,540    
Premium Package 720    
Interior Package 2,500    
Upholstered instrument panel 650    
14-way power passenger seat 430    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480    
Sunshades, second row 380    
Head-up display (HUD) 990    
Heated steering wheel 250    
Heated second row seats 620    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790    
Special order charge 250    
Rear side airbags 420    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Executive Package   1,500  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,093 2,093
Multimedia Package 2,167    
Lighting Package 1,293    
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,432    
Premium Package 670    
Interior Package 2,325    
Upholstered instrument panel 605    
14-way power passenger seat 400    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376    
Sunshades, second row 353    
Head-up display (HUD) 921    
Heated steering wheel 233    
Heated second row seats 577    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735    
Special order charge 233    
Rear side airbags 391    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Executive Package   1,396  
Options (change) 20,160 3,750 2,250
Options (change) 18,752 3,489 2,093
Destination 925 950 950
Total Price $60,035 $87,200 $94,700
Total Invoice $55,901 $81,164 $88,139

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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: $25,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,123
Model Year201620172017
ModelGLCA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGLC300A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine241hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT9T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$60,035$87,200$94,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,035$85,975$92,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,850
Total Invoice$55,901$81,164$88,139
Adjustments for Features0-1,140-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,901$80,024$86,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,370

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

Model Year201620172017
ModelGLCA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGLC300A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction  $0
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, second row, 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  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $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
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
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  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Suggestive steering$0  
Total Value of Features$7,575$8,800$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,140-1,745

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

Model Year20162017
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested159089%
Total Not Requested20011%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
265/40HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested125042%
Total Not Requested175058%
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 Sport

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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