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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: $36,145

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020112011
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCA3A3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC632.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,500 $51,900 $59,500 $73,750 $27,270 $30,250
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 475 475
Satellite radio 460 460        
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 350 350
Special order charge 250 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,100 1,100
Heated front seats 580 580        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850   850      
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Wood trim     0 0    
Aluminum roof rails         500 500
Navigation system         2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package         2,000 2,000
Convenience Package         1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package         500 500
iPod integration         -200 -200
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 443 443
Satellite radio 428 428        
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 325 325
Special order charge 233 233 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,023 1,023
Heated front seats 539 539        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791   791      
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Wood trim     0 0    
Aluminum roof rails         466 466
Navigation system         1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package         1,860 1,860
Convenience Package         1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package         466 466
iPod integration         -186 -186
Options (change) 7,455 6,605 5,985 5,135 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 6,935 6,144 5,568 4,777 7,443 7,443
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $50,950 $59,500 $66,480 $79,880 $36,145 $39,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,733
Model Year202020202020202020112011
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCA3A3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC632.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I4208hp I4 PiH385hp V6469hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT9T9T9T9M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$50,950$59,500$66,480$79,880$36,145$39,125
Adjustments for Features-6,540-8,240-10,775-11,4250-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,410$51,260$55,705$68,455$36,145$38,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,850$11,295$24,045$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A3

Model Year202020202020202020112011
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCA3A3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC632.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$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  
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
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 
Aluminum roof rails    $250$250
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  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
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
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
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
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  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,305$11,005$13,540$14,190$2,765$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,540$8,240$10,775$11,425$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,018-989-1,064-8260-978

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi A3

Model Year20202011
ModelGLCA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in101.5 in
Length183.8 in168.7 in
Width74.8 in69.5 in
Height65.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,890 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 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 GLC350e

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

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
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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