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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,917

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $33,908

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,481

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $31,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLC
TrimA3 e-tronAMG GLC63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $69,900
Base Invoice $36,178 $65,007
Prestige Package 8,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Cargo net 150  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Metal pedals 195  
Cargo organizer 70 200
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Advanced Lighting Package   1,050
Multimedia Package   2,200
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   2,590
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Prestige Package 8,046  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Cargo net 139  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Metal pedals 181  
Cargo organizer 65 186
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Advanced Lighting Package   977
Multimedia Package   2,046
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   2,409
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 10,235 8,930
Options (change) 9,521 8,307
Destination 950 995
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $45,917 $79,825
Total Invoice $42,481 $74,309

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,933
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,266
Model Year20172018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLC
TrimA3 e-tronAMG GLC63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH469hp V8
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/45-20
Total Price$45,917$79,825
Adjustments for Features0-5,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,917$73,850
Total Invoice$42,481$74,309
Adjustments for Features0-5,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,481$68,747

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20172018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLC
TrimA3 e-tronAMG GLC63
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Exterior 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$12,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,562

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC

Model Year20172018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in113.1 in
Length169.8 in183.3 in
Width70.3 in74.4 in
Height56.1 in64.5 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,462 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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested226548%
Total Not Requested250052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights-500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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