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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: $34,400

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $34,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,961

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $32,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelA3GL
Trim2.0 TDIGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $63,000
Base Invoice $27,853 $58,590
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Rear side airbags 350  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,090
Lighting Package   1,390
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670
Rear side airbags 325  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,014
Lighting Package   1,293
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Options (change) 4,925 4,820
Options (change) 4,583 4,484
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $34,400 $68,745
Total Invoice $31,961 $63,999

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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: $25,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,018
Model Year20102014
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)140, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/55-19
Total Price$34,400$68,745
Adjustments for Features0-8,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,400$60,130
Total Invoice$31,961$63,999
Adjustments for Features0-8,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,961$55,979

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102014
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
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
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
Crosswind stabilization $50
Total Value of Features$2,565$11,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,020

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102014
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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

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%

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%

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