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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: $61,995

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $21,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,289

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $19,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLC
TrimRS 3AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,200 $69,900
Base Invoice $52,828 $65,007
Technology Package 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Cargo organizer 75 200
Rear side airbags 350 420
Carbon fiber trim 600 975
Advanced Lighting Package   1,050
designo Package   3,100
Multimedia Package   2,200
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,250
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Special order charge   250
Technology Package 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Cargo organizer 70 186
Rear side airbags 326 391
Carbon fiber trim 558 907
Advanced Lighting Package   977
designo Package   2,883
Multimedia Package   2,046
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,163
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 4,800 12,165
Options (change) 4,466 11,316
Destination 995 995
Total Price $61,995 $83,060
Total Invoice $58,289 $77,318

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,407
Model Year20192018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLC
TrimRS 3AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine394hp I5469hp V8
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14640, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19265/45-20
Total Price$61,995$83,060
Adjustments for Features0-4,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,995$78,095
Total Invoice$58,289$77,318
Adjustments for Features0-4,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,289$72,696

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

Model Year20192018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLC
TrimRS 3AMG GLC63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
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 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding second row seats $700
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$7,165$12,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,622

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

Model Year20192018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in113.1 in
Length175.4 in183.3 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height55.7 in64.5 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.4,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.356.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested161568%
Total Not Requested75032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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