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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: $38,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelGLCGLCA3A3
TrimGLC300AMG GLC432.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,150 $54,900 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $36,410 $51,057 $25,035 $33,364
Leather Seating Package 1,900 1,900    
Upholstered instrument panel 350      
Garmin Map Pilot 625      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475 475
Satellite radio 460      
Rear side airbags 420 420 350 350
Special order charge 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,100 1,100
Heated front seats 580      
Aluminum trim 0      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850    
Premium 2 Package   2,350    
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   850    
Wood trim   0    
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Convenience Package     1,800  
S Line Package     2,000  
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,150 1,150
Sport Package     1,400 1,400
Leather Seating Package 1,767 1,767    
Upholstered instrument panel 326      
Garmin Map Pilot 581      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 441 441
Satellite radio 428      
Rear side airbags 391 391 325 325
Special order charge 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,023 1,023
Heated front seats 539      
Aluminum trim 0      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791    
Premium 2 Package   2,186    
Burmester 640W 14 speakers   791    
Wood trim   0    
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Convenience Package     1,675  
S Line Package     1,860  
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,069 1,069
Sport Package     1,303 1,303
Options (change) 7,635 8,820 10,725 6,925
Options (change) 7,102 8,205 9,975 6,440
Destination 925 925 825 825
Total Price $47,710 $64,645 $38,470 $43,625
Total Invoice $44,437 $60,187 $35,835 $40,629

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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: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,641
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelGLCGLCA3A3
TrimGLC300AMG GLC432.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4362hp V6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT9T9M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6640, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,710$64,645$38,470$43,625
Adjustments for Features-6,400-11,3550-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,310$53,290$38,470$40,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,980$0$2,505
Total Invoice$44,437$60,187$35,835$40,629
Adjustments for Features-5,961-10,5720-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,476$49,615$35,835$38,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,139$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A3

Model Year2017201720092009
ModelGLCGLCA3A3
TrimGLC300AMG GLC432.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo organizer $100  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0  
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player $0  
Handwriting recognition $200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive $15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge $75  
Chronometer $100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding second row seats$700$700  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Total Value of Features$9,190$14,145$2,790$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,400$11,355$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,961-10,5720-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,892 lb.3,264 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300

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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested64048%
Total Not Requested69052%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Total Requested110588%
Total Not Requested15012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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