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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: $36,997

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $15,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016202120212021
ModelA3 / S3GLCGLCGLC
TrimA3 e-tronGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $43,200 $59,900 $73,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720
Cargo net 150      
iPod integration 350      
Roof rails 500      
Cargo organizer 70 200 200 200
Heated front seats 500 580    
Metal pedals 195      
Premium 1 Package   1,350    
Leather Seating Package   2,050    
Rear side airbags   420 420 420
Special order charge   250 250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850 850  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620
Wood trim     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670 670
Cargo net 139      
iPod integration 325      
Roof rails 467      
Cargo organizer 65 186 186 186
Heated front seats 467 539    
Metal pedals 181      
Premium 1 Package   1,256    
Leather Seating Package   1,907    
Rear side airbags   391 391 391
Special order charge   233 233 233
Panoramic sunroof   1,395 1,395 1,395
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791 791  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 2,340 7,920 5,560 4,710
Options (change) 2,180 7,368 5,173 4,382
Destination 925 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 0
Total Price $36,997 $52,170 $66,510 $79,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC 63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,358
Model Year2016202120212021
ModelA3 / S3GLCGLCGLC
TrimA3 e-tronGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionS6T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6?, 6640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$36,997$52,170$66,510$79,660
Adjustments for Features0-4,540-8,225-8,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,997$47,630$58,285$70,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,655$23,155

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

Model Year2016202120212021
ModelA3 / S3GLCGLCGLC
TrimA3 e-tronGLC 300AMG GLC 43AMG GLC 63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $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
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$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
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding second row seats $700$700$700
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Suggestive steering $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,365$8,905$12,590$13,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,540$8,225$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-733-770-605

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

Model Year20162021
ModelA3 / S3GLC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in113.1 in
Length169.8 in183.8 in
Width70.3 in74.8 in
Height56.1 in65.5 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC 300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
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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