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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: $46,012

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $7,123

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,571

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $6,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLC
TrimA3 e-tronGLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $38,950
Base Invoice $36,736 $36,224
Prestige Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Cargo net 155  
Cargo organizer 75  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
Multimedia Package   2,330
Interior Package   2,500
Upholstered instrument panel   650
Premium Package   720
Lighting Package   1,390
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Prestige Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Cargo net 144  
Cargo organizer 70  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
Multimedia Package   2,167
Interior Package   2,325
Upholstered instrument panel   605
Premium Package   670
Lighting Package   1,293
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 9,705 13,260
Options (change) 9,028 12,334
Destination 975 925
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $46,012 $53,135
Total Invoice $42,571 $49,483

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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: $3,408
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,452
Model Year20182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLC
TrimA3 e-tronGLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH241hp I4
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/60-18
Total Price$46,012$53,135
Adjustments for Features0-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,012$49,420
Total Invoice$42,571$49,483
Adjustments for Features0-3,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,571$46,023

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

Model Year20182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLC
TrimA3 e-tronGLC300
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
RWD $0
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
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
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
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
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,375$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,460

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

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,617 lb.3,892 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
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 Requested386571%
Total Not Requested155029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

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