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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,625

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $7,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,629

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $7,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelA3GLC
Trim3.2GLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $35,875 $38,950
Base Invoice $33,364 $36,224
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150  
Sport Package 1,400  
Garmin Map Pilot   600
Interior Package   2,500
Blind spot warning system   550
Upholstered instrument panel   650
Premium Package   720
Lighting Package   1,390
Special order charge   250
AWD   2,000
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 670
Rear side airbags 325 391
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069  
Sport Package 1,303  
Garmin Map Pilot   558
Interior Package   2,325
Blind spot warning system   512
Upholstered instrument panel   605
Premium Package   670
Lighting Package   1,293
Special order charge   233
AWD   1,860
Options (change) 6,925 11,280
Options (change) 6,440 10,493
Destination 825 925
Total Price $43,625 $51,155
Total Invoice $40,629 $47,642

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84
Model Year20092016
ModelA3GLC
Trim3.2GLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6241hp I4
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$43,625$51,155
Adjustments for Features0-7,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,625$43,715
Total Invoice$40,629$47,642
Adjustments for Features0-6,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,629$40,713

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20092016
ModelA3GLC
Trim3.2GLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$5,400$12,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,929

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20092016
ModelA3GLC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in113.1 in
Length168.7 in183.3 in
Width69.5 in74.4 in
Height56.0 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested114064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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