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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,000

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $10,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,197

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $9,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCQ3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC632.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,050 $49,990 $56,250 $69,900 $33,700
Base Invoice $37,247 $46,491 $52,313 $65,007 $31,342
Leather Seating Package 2,050 2,050      
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900   1,900 1,050  
Premium 1 Package 1,350 1,350      
Multimedia Package 2,200   2,200 2,200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Heated front seats 580 580      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 575
Garmin Map Pilot   625      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310      
Wood trim     0 0 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 2,590  
Prestige Package         4,900
Sport Package         550
Leather Seating Package 1,907 1,907      
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767   1,767 977  
Premium 1 Package 1,256 1,256      
Multimedia Package 2,046   2,046 2,046  
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Heated front seats 539 539      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 536
Garmin Map Pilot   581      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288      
Wood trim     0 0 325
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 2,409  
Prestige Package         4,558
Sport Package         511
Options (change) 10,300 7,135 7,940 8,060 6,375
Options (change) 9,580 6,636 7,385 7,497 5,930
Destination 995 995 995 995 925
Total Price $51,345 $58,120 $65,185 $78,955 $41,000
Total Invoice $47,822 $54,122 $60,693 $73,499 $38,197

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,525
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCQ3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC632.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T9T9T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6640, 14465, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/45-20265/45-20255/40-19
Total Price$51,345$58,120$65,185$78,955$41,000
Adjustments for Features-2,255-2,790-5,940-6,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,090$55,330$59,245$72,365$41,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,240$10,155$23,275$0
Total Invoice$47,822$54,122$60,693$73,499$38,197
Adjustments for Features-2,100-2,598-5,531-6,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,722$51,524$55,162$67,364$38,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,802$9,440$21,642$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelGLCGLCGLCGLCQ3
TrimGLC300GLC350eAMG GLC43AMG GLC632.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Temporary spare tire    $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
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0 
Aux input    $50
DVD-compatible player$0 $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200 $200$200 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15 $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25$25
Traffic information $25   
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50 $50$50 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000 $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  $100
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding second row seats$700$700$700$700 
Upholstered instrument panel  $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 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,610$8,145$11,295$11,945$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,255$2,790$5,940$6,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,100-2,598-5,531-6,1350

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLC vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20182016
ModelGLCQ3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.1 in102.5 in
Length183.3 in172.8 in
Width74.4 in72.1 in
Height64.5 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,892 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft348.2 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%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC350e

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights250Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLC AMG GLC63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights-500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested-500-333%
Total Not Requested650433%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
LED headlights-250Yes
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested176570%
Total Not Requested75030%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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