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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $35,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $33,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelA3A3GLGLGLGL
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
Sport Package 1,800          
Convenience Package 675          
Navigation system 1,950 1,950        
Sound Package 900          
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 720 720    
Rear side airbags 350 350        
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435        
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Xenon HID headlights 650 800        
Satellite radio 350 350        
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Sport Package 1,638          
Convenience Package 614          
Navigation system 1,787 1,775        
Sound Package 819          
Cold Weather Package 637 637        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 670 670    
Rear side airbags 319 319        
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396        
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Xenon HID headlights 592 728        
Satellite radio 319 319        
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Options (change) 9,360 6,135 4,820 4,820 1,090 0
Options (change) 8,532 5,585 4,484 4,484 1,014 0
Destination 720 720 925 925 925 925
Total Price $34,820 $40,835 $70,295 $71,945 $93,315 $123,025
Total Invoice $32,250 $37,866 $65,441 $66,975 $86,848 $113,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,487
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelA3A3GLGLGLGL
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 1080, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$34,820$40,835$70,295$71,945$93,315$123,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-8,275-8,425-15,880-19,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,820$37,535$62,020$63,520$77,435$103,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$1,500$15,415$41,750
Total Invoice$32,250$37,866$65,441$66,975$86,848$113,548
Adjustments for Features0-3,060-7,704-7,843-14,779-17,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,250$34,806$57,737$59,132$72,069$95,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,556$0$1,395$14,332$38,039

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelA3A3GLGLGLGL
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75$75
Power door closers    $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo net$40$40  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Running boards    $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Navigation system$600$600  $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200
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
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150$150
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats     $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,015$6,315$11,290$11,440$18,895$22,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$8,275$8,425$15,880$19,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,060-7,704-7,843-14,779-17,772

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062016
ModelA3GL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in121.0 in
Length168.7 in201.6 in
Width69.5 in76.4 in
Height56.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.149.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested180588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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