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

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

Lowest Total Price: $46,207

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $33,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,753

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $31,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGLCA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG GLC63A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,900 $39,500
Base Invoice $65,007 $36,736
Multimedia Package 2,200  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Rear side airbags 420  
Special order charge 250  
Leather seating surfaces 2,590  
Cargo organizer 200 75
Wood trim 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Prestige Package   8,600
Metal pedals   195
Cargo net   155
Aluminum roof rails   300
Multimedia Package 2,046  
Advanced Lighting Package 977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Rear side airbags 391  
Special order charge 233  
Leather seating surfaces 2,409  
Cargo organizer 186 70
Wood trim 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Prestige Package   7,998
Metal pedals   182
Cargo net   144
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 8,930 9,900
Options (change) 8,307 9,210
Destination 995 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $79,825 $46,207
Total Invoice $74,309 $42,753

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,994
Model Year20182018
ModelGLCA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG GLC63A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine469hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20225/45-17
Total Price$79,825$46,207
Adjustments for Features-5,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,850$46,207
Total Invoice$74,309$42,753
Adjustments for Features-5,5620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,747$42,753

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGLCA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG GLC63A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
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$12,265$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5620

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGLCA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in103.5 in
Length183.3 in169.8 in
Width74.4 in70.3 in
Height64.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,462 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested216546%
Total Not Requested250054%

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