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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: $61,465

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $25,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,231

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $23,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201320132013
ModelGLCGLCA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $39,150 $54,900 $78,500 $87,200 $134,500
Base Invoice $36,410 $51,057 $73,007 $81,096 $125,087
designo Package 3,950 3,950      
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850 850      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900        
Premium 3 Package 7,200 5,950      
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,550 1,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720      
Rear side airbags 420 420      
Special order charge 250 250      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790      
Heated second row seats 620 620      
Heated steering wheel 250 250      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,030 450      
Sunshades, second row 380 380      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480      
Wood trim   0      
Cold Weather Package     800 800  
Driver Assistance Package     3,000 3,000 3,000
Around view cameras     750 750  
LED headlights     1,600 1,600  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,300 1,300  
designo Package 3,674 3,674      
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791 791      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767        
Premium 3 Package 6,696 5,534      
Advanced Parking Assist Package 1,442 1,442      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670      
Rear side airbags 391 391      
Special order charge 233 233      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735      
Heated second row seats 577 577      
Heated steering wheel 233 233      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 958 419      
Sunshades, second row 353 353      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376      
Wood trim   0      
Cold Weather Package     744 744  
Driver Assistance Package     2,790 2,790 2,790
Around view cameras     697 697  
LED headlights     1,488 1,488  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,209 1,209  
Options (change) 21,390 17,660 7,450 7,450 3,000
Options (change) 19,896 16,428 6,928 6,928 2,790
Destination 925 925 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $61,465 $73,485 $86,845 $95,545 $140,495
Total Invoice $57,231 $68,410 $80,830 $88,919 $130,872

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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: $26,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,800
Model Year20172017201320132013
ModelGLCGLCA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine241hp I4362hp V6333hp V6420hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT9T9T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14640, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$61,465$73,485$86,845$95,545$140,495
Adjustments for Features-1,290-3,24000-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,175$70,245$86,845$95,545$135,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,070$0$8,700$48,725
Total Invoice$57,231$68,410$80,830$88,919$130,872
Adjustments for Features-1,201-3,01600-4,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,030$65,394$80,830$88,919$126,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,364$0$8,089$45,454

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

Model Year20172017201320132013
ModelGLCGLCA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGLC300AMG GLC43A8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction   $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$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$225
Sunshades, second row$125$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$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100   
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$225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
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$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Cargo organizer$100$100   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row high console    $250
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200   
Ionizing air filtration$50$50   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $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$1500
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input  $50$50$50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
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$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Boost gauge $75   
Chronometer $100   
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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$25$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$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats$700$700   
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50$50   
Suggestive steering$0$0   
Total Value of Features$8,665$10,615$7,375$7,375$12,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$3,240$0$0$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,201-3,01600-4,588

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

Model Year20172013
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.4,410 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 GLC300

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 Requested314067%
Total Not Requested154033%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested249063%
Total Not Requested144037%
Advanced Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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