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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: $38,025

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $21,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,421

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $20,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelA3GL
Trim3.2GL450 / GL320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $35,875 $55,900
Base Invoice $33,364 $51,987
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 710
Rear side airbags 350  
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 660
Rear side airbags 325  
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Options (change) 1,325 2,810
Options (change) 1,232 2,613
Destination 825 875
Total Price $38,025 $59,585
Total Invoice $35,421 $55,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,037
Model Year20092008
ModelA3GL
Trim3.2GL450 / GL320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6335hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/60-18
Total Price$38,025$59,585
Adjustments for Features0-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,025$55,270
Total Invoice$35,421$55,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,421$51,458

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092008
ModelA3GL
Trim3.2GL450 / GL320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$5,090$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,017

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092008
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.5,280 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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