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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: $62,455

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $24,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,152

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $23,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelGLCGLCA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,150 $54,900 $82,500 $91,500
Base Invoice $36,410 $51,057 $76,725 $85,096
Premium 3 Package 7,200 5,950    
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850 850    
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,550 1,550    
designo Package 3,950 3,950    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Sunshades, second row 380 380    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,030 450    
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990    
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790    
Special order charge 250 250    
Rear side airbags 420 420    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Wood trim   0    
Executive Package     1,500  
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250
Premium 3 Package 6,696 5,534    
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791 791    
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,442 1,442    
designo Package 3,674 3,674    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Sunshades, second row 353 353    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 958 419    
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921    
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735    
Special order charge 233 233    
Rear side airbags 391 391    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Wood trim   0    
Executive Package     1,396  
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093
Options (change) 22,380 18,650 3,750 2,250
Options (change) 20,817 17,349 3,489 2,093
Destination 925 925 950 950
Total Price $62,455 $74,475 $87,200 $94,700
Total Invoice $58,152 $69,331 $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: $24,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,570
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelGLCGLCA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine241hp I4362hp V6333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14640, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$62,455$74,475$87,200$94,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-475-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,455$72,525$86,725$93,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,070$0$6,850
Total Invoice$58,152$69,331$81,164$88,139
Adjustments for Features0-1,815-442-1,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,152$67,516$80,722$87,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,364$0$6,370

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

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelGLCGLCA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction   $0
Power door closers  $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$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$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo organizer$100$100  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Chronometer $100  
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$200  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Metal pedals $75  
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$700  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,825$9,775$8,300$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$475$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,815-442-1,047

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

Model Year20172017
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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested383082%
Total Not Requested85018%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested318081%
Total Not Requested75019%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1450100%
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
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
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
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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