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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: $35,490

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,059

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCA3A3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC632.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $24,115 $32,471
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625    
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 450 450
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 150 150
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 350 350
Special order charge 250 250 250 250    
Heated front seats 580 580        
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,100 1,100
Ski sack 250 250 250 250    
Satellite radio 460          
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850   850      
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 2,590    
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
S Line Package         2,500  
Convenience Package         350  
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Xenon HID headlights         800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link         435 435
iPod integration         0 0
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581    
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 418 418
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353 139 139
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 325 325
Special order charge 233 233 233 233    
Heated front seats 539 539        
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,023 1,023
Ski sack 233 233 233 233    
Satellite radio 428          
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791   791      
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 2,409    
Wood trim     0 0    
Navigation system         1,813 1,813
S Line Package         2,326  
Convenience Package         325  
Cold Weather Package         650 650
Xenon HID headlights         745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link         405 405
iPod integration         0 0
Options (change) 8,085 6,775 6,615 6,735 8,785 5,935
Options (change) 7,521 6,302 6,154 6,265 8,169 5,518
Destination 995 995 995 995 775 775
Total Price $49,130 $57,760 $63,860 $77,630 $35,490 $41,625
Total Invoice $45,763 $53,788 $59,462 $72,267 $33,059 $38,764

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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: $6,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,053
Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCA3A3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC632.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT9T7T9T9M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$49,130$57,760$63,860$77,630$35,490$41,625
Adjustments for Features-7,140-8,440-11,375-12,0250-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,990$49,320$52,485$65,605$35,490$38,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,330$10,495$23,615$0$3,285
Total Invoice$45,763$53,788$59,462$72,267$33,059$38,764
Adjustments for Features-6,651-7,860-10,592-11,1940-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,112$45,928$48,870$61,073$33,059$36,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,816$9,758$21,961$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A3

Model Year201820182018201820082008
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCA3A3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC632.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$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$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$9,255$10,555$13,490$14,140$2,115$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,140$8,440$11,375$12,025$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,651-7,860-10,592-11,1940-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182008
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

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

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 GLC63

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested215581%
Total Not Requested50019%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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