Audi A3 Audi A3 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2013

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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: $37,200

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $34,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,565

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $32,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelA3GL
Trim2.0 TDIGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $62,400
Base Invoice $27,853 $58,032
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Rear side airbags 350  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,090
iPod integration -200  
Lighting Package   1,290
Premium 1 Package   3,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,860  
Convenience Package 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670
Rear side airbags 325  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,014
iPod integration -186  
Lighting Package   1,200
Premium 1 Package   3,255
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Options (change) 7,725 8,220
Options (change) 7,187 7,646
Destination 825 905
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $37,200 $71,525
Total Invoice $34,565 $66,583

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,751
Model Year20102013
ModelA3GL
Trim2.0 TDIGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/55-19
Total Price$37,200$71,525
Adjustments for Features0-9,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,200$61,570
Total Invoice$34,565$66,583
Adjustments for Features0-9,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,565$57,316

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102013
ModelA3GL
Trim2.0 TDIGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Crosswind stabilization $50
Total Value of Features$2,565$12,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,267

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102013
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 Weight3,362 lb.5,467 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 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested121554%

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