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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: $56,195

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $31,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,333

Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300   
Difference: $29,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCA8
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $84,000
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $78,120
designo Package 3,950 3,800 3,100 3,100  
Heated front seats 580 580      
Multimedia Package 2,200   2,200 2,200  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900 1,900      
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 800 1,900 1,050  
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Garmin Map Pilot   625      
Laminated front side windows   150     600
Wood trim     0 0  
LED headlights         1,400
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel         1,300
designo Package 3,674 3,534 2,883 2,883  
Heated front seats 539 539      
Multimedia Package 2,046   2,046 2,046  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767 1,767      
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 744 1,767 977  
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233 233 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Garmin Map Pilot   581      
Laminated front side windows   140     558
Wood trim     0 0  
LED headlights         1,302
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel         1,209
Options (change) 15,150 12,475 10,470 9,620 3,300
Options (change) 14,091 11,603 9,738 8,948 3,069
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $56,195 $63,460 $67,715 $80,515 $88,175
Total Invoice $52,333 $59,089 $63,046 $74,950 $82,064

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,559
Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCA8
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T9T9T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20255/45-19
Total Price$56,195$63,460$67,715$80,515$88,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,485-1,985-2,635-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,195$61,975$65,730$77,880$87,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,780$9,535$21,685$0
Total Invoice$52,333$59,089$63,046$74,950$82,064
Adjustments for Features0-1,383-1,848-2,453-172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,333$57,706$61,198$72,497$81,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,373$8,865$20,164$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182018201820182011
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCA8
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC63A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers    $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer    $350
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$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$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat    $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows $200  $200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel    $1500
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0 
Aux input    $50
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200 $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15 $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25 
Traffic information $25  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,870$9,355$9,855$10,505$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,485$1,985$2,635$185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,383-1,848-2,453-172

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,892 lb.4,454 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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights-500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested-300-200%
Total Not Requested450300%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights-500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested-300-200%
Total Not Requested450300%

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