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

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,725

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,008

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelGLCA3
TrimGLC3002.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $27,270
Base Invoice $36,224 $25,361
Interior Package 2,500  
Blind spot warning system 550  
Upholstered instrument panel 650  
Premium Package 720  
Garmin Map Pilot 600  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Rear side airbags 420 350
Special order charge 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,100
AWD 2,000 2,100
Aluminum roof rails   500
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Cold Weather Package   500
iPod integration   -200
Interior Package 2,325  
Blind spot warning system 512  
Upholstered instrument panel 605  
Premium Package 670  
Garmin Map Pilot 558  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443
Rear side airbags 391 325
Special order charge 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,023
AWD 1,860 1,951
Aluminum roof rails   466
Navigation system   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Cold Weather Package   466
iPod integration   -186
Options (change) 11,280 11,580
Options (change) 10,493 10,772
Destination 925 875
Total Price $51,155 $39,725
Total Invoice $47,642 $37,008

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,612
Model Year20162011
ModelGLCA3
TrimGLC3002.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$51,155$39,725
Adjustments for Features-7,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,615$39,725
Total Invoice$47,642$37,008
Adjustments for Features-7,0220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,620$37,008

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162011
ModelGLCA3
TrimGLC3002.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$12,940$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0220

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162011
ModelGLCA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in101.5 in
Length183.3 in168.7 in
Width74.4 in69.5 in
Height64.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.5 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested114064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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