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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: $36,050

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $23,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,592

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $21,330

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelA3GL
Trim2.0 TDIGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $30,250 $58,200
Base Invoice $28,134 $54,126
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Rear side airbags 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Leather seating surfaces   2,130
3.0L V6 Diesel   -1,000
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Rear side airbags 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670
Leather seating surfaces   1,981
3.0L V6 Diesel   -930
Options (change) 4,925 1,850
Options (change) 4,583 1,721
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $36,050 $59,125
Total Invoice $33,592 $54,922

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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: $17,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,766
Model Year20112009
ModelA3GL
Trim2.0 TDIGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/50-20
Total Price$36,050$59,125
Adjustments for Features0-5,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,050$53,135
Total Invoice$33,592$54,922
Adjustments for Features0-5,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,592$49,358

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112009
ModelA3GL
Trim2.0 TDIGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
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 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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$4,690$10,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,564

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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 Year20112009
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 Weight3,362 lb.5,313 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 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested95560%
Total Not Requested62540%
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 lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600		1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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