Audi A3 Audi A3 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2010

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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: $38,550

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $26,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,786

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $25,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010
ModelA3GL
Trim3.2 S lineGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $33,980 $60,950
Base Invoice $31,561 $56,684
Cold Weather Package 700  
Technology Package 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 720
Rear side airbags 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Lighting Package   970
Leather seating surfaces   1,900
Cold Weather Package 637  
Technology Package 1,138  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 670
Rear side airbags 319  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Lighting Package   902
Leather seating surfaces   1,767
Options (change) 3,850 3,590
Options (change) 3,505 3,339
Destination 720 875
Total Price $38,550 $65,415
Total Invoice $35,786 $60,898

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,969
Model Year20072010
ModelA3GL
Trim3.2 S lineGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/55-19
Total Price$38,550$65,415
Adjustments for Features0-4,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,550$60,965
Total Invoice$35,786$60,898
Adjustments for Features0-4,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,786$56,755

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20072010
ModelA3GL
Trim3.2 S lineGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,240$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,143

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20072010
ModelA3GL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in121.1 in
Length168.7 in200.6 in
Width69.5 in76.0 in
Height56.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft383.3 ft3

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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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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