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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,415

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $16,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,950

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $15,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3GLC
TrimS3AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,100 $56,250
Base Invoice $38,224 $52,313
235/35YR19 1,500  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Convenience Package 750  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
LED headlights 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Cargo net 150  
Cargo organizer 70 200
Rear side airbags 350 420
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900
Multimedia Package   2,200
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,250
Special order charge   250
235/35YR19 1,397  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Convenience Package 697  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
LED headlights 977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670
Cargo net 139  
Cargo organizer 65 186
Rear side airbags 325 391
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767
Multimedia Package   2,046
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,163
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 8,420 10,060
Options (change) 7,831 9,358
Destination 895 995
Total Price $50,415 $67,305
Total Invoice $46,950 $62,666

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,418
Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3GLC
TrimS3AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/45-20
Total Price$50,415$67,305
Adjustments for Features0-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,415$61,615
Total Invoice$46,950$62,666
Adjustments for Features0-5,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,950$57,368

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3GLC
TrimS3AMG GLC43
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,015$11,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,298

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3GLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in113.1 in
Length175.4 in183.3 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height55.7 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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