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

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

Lowest Total Price: $50,415

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $20,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
ModelGLCA3 / S3
TrimAMG GLC43S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,500 $41,100
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900  
Multimedia Package 2,200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 420 350
Special order charge 250  
Cargo organizer 200 70
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Convenience Package   750
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
LED headlights   1,050
235/35YR19   1,500
Cargo net   150
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767  
Multimedia Package 2,046  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 391 325
Special order charge 233  
Cargo organizer 186 65
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 511
Convenience Package   697
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
LED headlights   977
235/35YR19   1,397
Cargo net   139
Options (change) 10,060 8,420
Options (change) 9,358 7,831
Destination 995 895
Total Price $70,555 $50,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,432
Model Year20202015
ModelGLCA3 / S3
TrimAMG GLC43S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine385hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20235/35-19
Total Price$70,555$50,415
Adjustments for Features-5,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,865$50,415

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

Model Year20202015
ModelGLCA3 / S3
TrimAMG GLC43S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
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
App support$0 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,705$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8350

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

Model Year20202015
ModelGLCA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in103.8 in
Length183.8 in175.4 in
Width74.8 in70.7 in
Height65.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,191 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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