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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: $36,802

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $13,753

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,004

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $13,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3GLC
TrimA3 e-tronGLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $38,950
Base Invoice $35,248 $36,224
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
iPod integration 350  
Roof rails 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Cargo net 150  
Cargo organizer 70  
Premium Package   720
Blind spot warning system   550
Interior Package   2,500
Upholstered instrument panel   650
Lighting Package   1,390
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
iPod integration 325  
Roof rails 467  
Heated front seats 467  
Cargo net 139  
Cargo organizer 65  
Premium Package   670
Blind spot warning system   512
Interior Package   2,325
Upholstered instrument panel   605
Lighting Package   1,293
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
AWD   1,860
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 2,145 10,680
Options (change) 1,999 9,935
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $36,802 $50,555
Total Invoice $34,004 $47,084

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,895
Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3GLC
TrimA3 e-tronGLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH241hp I4
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/60-18
Total Price$36,802$50,555
Adjustments for Features0-7,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,802$42,840
Total Invoice$34,004$47,084
Adjustments for Features0-7,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,004$39,899

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

Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3GLC
TrimA3 e-tronGLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
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
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 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,375$12,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,185

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

Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3GLC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in113.1 in
Length169.8 in183.3 in
Width70.3 in74.4 in
Height56.1 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested124069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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