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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,700

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $315

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,004

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelGLCGLCQ5
TrimGLC300AMG GLC433.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,150 $54,900 $42,500
Base Invoice $36,410 $51,057 $39,526
Premium 2 Package 3,600 2,350  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 850 850  
designo Package 3,950 3,950  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,030 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Rear side airbags 420 420 350
Special order charge 250 250  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850  
Wood trim   0  
Prestige Package     7,200
Luxury Package     2,300
Premium 2 Package 3,348 2,186  
Burmester 640W 14 speakers 791 791  
designo Package 3,674 3,674  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 958 419  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Rear side airbags 391 391 325
Special order charge 233 233  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 443
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791  
Wood trim   0  
Prestige Package     6,696
Luxury Package     2,139
Options (change) 13,940 12,110 10,325
Options (change) 12,967 11,266 9,603
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $54,015 $67,935 $53,700
Total Invoice $50,302 $63,248 $50,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $405
Model Year201720172011
ModelGLCGLCQ5
TrimGLC300AMG GLC433.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14640, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$54,015$67,935$53,700
Adjustments for Features-755-4,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,260$63,830$53,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,570$0
Total Invoice$50,302$63,248$50,004
Adjustments for Features-703-3,8220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,599$59,426$50,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,827$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201720172011
ModelGLCGLCQ5
TrimGLC300AMG GLC433.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,555$10,905$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$4,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-703-3,8220

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20172011
ModelGLCQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in110.5 in
Length183.3 in182.2 in
Width74.4 in74.0 in
Height64.5 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested139067%
Total Not Requested69033%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74056%
Total Not Requested59044%
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 seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested169062%
Total Not Requested102538%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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