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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,997 Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron | |||||
| Difference: $11,968 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,185 Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron | |||||
| Difference: $11,425 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | GLC | GLC | GLC | GLC |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | GLC300 | GLC350e | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $37,900 | $40,050 | $49,990 | $56,250 | $69,900 |
| Base Invoice | $35,248 | $37,247 | $46,491 | $52,313 | $65,007 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Roof rails | 500 | ||||
| Cargo net | 150 | ||||
| iPod integration | 350 | ||||
| Cargo organizer | 70 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 580 | 580 | ||
| Metal pedals | 195 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | |||
| Leather Seating Package | 2,050 | 2,050 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 850 | 850 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 310 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 2,590 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 670 | 670 | 670 | 670 |
| Roof rails | 467 | ||||
| Cargo net | 139 | ||||
| iPod integration | 325 | ||||
| Cargo organizer | 65 | 186 | 186 | 186 | 186 |
| Heated front seats | 467 | 539 | 539 | ||
| Metal pedals | 181 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,256 | 1,256 | |||
| Leather Seating Package | 1,907 | 1,907 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 791 | 791 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 288 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 2,409 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,340 | 7,920 | 7,380 | 5,560 | 5,680 |
| Options (change) | 2,180 | 7,368 | 6,865 | 5,173 | 5,284 |
| Destination | 925 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | -4,168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $36,997 | $48,965 | $58,365 | $62,805 | $76,575 |
| Total Invoice | $34,185 | $45,610 | $54,351 | $58,481 | $71,286 |
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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: $7,428 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,196 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | GLC | GLC | GLC | GLC |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | GLC300 | GLC350e | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 150hp I4 PiH | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 362hp V6 | 469hp V8 |
| Transmission | S6 | T9 | T7 | T9 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 640, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 235/60-18 | 235/60-18 | 255/45-20 | 265/45-20 |
| Total Price | $36,997 | $48,965 | $58,365 | $62,805 | $76,575 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,540 | -6,190 | -8,225 | -8,875 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,997 | $44,425 | $52,175 | $54,580 | $67,700 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,750 | $10,155 | $23,275 |
| Total Invoice | $34,185 | $45,610 | $54,351 | $58,481 | $71,286 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,229 | -5,764 | -7,659 | -8,262 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,185 | $41,381 | $48,587 | $50,822 | $63,024 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,206 | $9,441 | $21,643 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | GLC | GLC | GLC | GLC |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | GLC300 | GLC350e | AMG GLC43 | AMG GLC63 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | $0 | |||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | ||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding second row seats | $700 | $700 | $700 | $700 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,365 | $8,905 | $10,555 | $12,590 | $13,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,540 | $6,190 | $8,225 | $8,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,229 | -5,764 | -7,659 | -8,262 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | GLC |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 113.1 in |
| Length | 169.8 in | 183.3 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 74.4 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 64.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,617 lb. | 3,892 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 40.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.9 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 37.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.5 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 40% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 40% |
| Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 25% |
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