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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: $36,777

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $24,668

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,981

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $23,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelA3 / S3GLC
TrimA3 e-tronAMG GLC43
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $54,900
Base Invoice $35,248 $51,057
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Metal pedals 195  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 350  
Roof rails 500  
Leather Seating Package   1,900
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Metal pedals 181  
Heated front seats 467  
iPod integration 325  
Roof rails 467  
Leather Seating Package   1,767
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791
Options (change) 2,120 5,620
Options (change) 1,976 5,228
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $36,777 $61,445
Total Invoice $33,981 $57,210

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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: $16,478
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,603
Model Year20162017
ModelA3 / S3GLC
TrimA3 e-tronAMG GLC43
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH362hp V6
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/45-20
Total Price$36,777$61,445
Adjustments for Features0-8,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,777$53,255
Total Invoice$33,981$57,210
Adjustments for Features0-7,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,981$49,584

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

Model Year20162017
ModelA3 / S3GLC
TrimA3 e-tronAMG GLC43
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
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
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 rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,275$12,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,626

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

Model Year20162017
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.4,145 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 AMG GLC43

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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