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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,935

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $66,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,968

Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43   
Difference: $62,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelGLCA8
TrimAMG GLC43A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $54,900 $133,500
Base Invoice $51,057 $124,157
Premium 3 Package 5,950  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850  
designo Package 3,950  
Wood trim 0  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790  
Special order charge 250  
Rear side airbags 420  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Premium 3 Package 5,534  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791  
designo Package 3,674  
Wood trim 0  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735  
Special order charge 233  
Rear side airbags 391  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Options (change) 16,110 3,000
Options (change) 14,986 2,790
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $71,935 $138,675
Total Invoice $66,968 $129,122

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,259
Model Year20172012
ModelGLCA8
TrimAMG GLC43A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine362hp V6500hp W12
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20265/40-20
Total Price$71,935$138,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,935$136,640
Total Invoice$66,968$129,122
Adjustments for Features0-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,968$127,227

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172012
ModelGLCA8
TrimAMG GLC43A8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter $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 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, second row seats $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$10,140$12,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,895

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A8

Model Year20172012
ModelGLCA8
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 Weight4,145 lb.4,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested229058%
Total Not Requested164042%
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 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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