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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: $39,725

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,008

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelA3GLC
Trim2.0TGLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $38,950
Base Invoice $25,361 $36,224
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Navigation system 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
AWD 2,100 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,480
Rear side airbags 350 420
iPod integration -200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
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
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Navigation system 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
AWD 1,951 1,860
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,376
Rear side airbags 325 391
iPod integration -186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670
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
Options (change) 11,580 11,280
Options (change) 10,772 10,493
Destination 875 925
Total Price $39,725 $51,155
Total Invoice $37,008 $47,642

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,612
Model Year20122016
ModelA3GLC
Trim2.0TGLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4241hp I4
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/60-18
Total Price$39,725$51,155
Adjustments for Features0-7,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,725$43,615
Total Invoice$37,008$47,642
Adjustments for Features0-7,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,008$40,620

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
ModelA3GLC
Trim2.0TGLC300
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
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
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
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$150 
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 - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$5,400$12,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,022

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,479 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 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

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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