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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: $37,325

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $27,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,778

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $25,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelA3GL
Trim2.0 TDIGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $30,250 $61,950
Base Invoice $28,134 $57,614
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Rear side airbags 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Lighting Package   985
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Obstacle detection, rear   800
3.0L V6 Diesel   -1,000
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Rear side airbags 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670
Lighting Package   916
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Obstacle detection, rear   744
3.0L V6 Diesel   -930
Options (change) 6,200 3,435
Options (change) 5,769 3,195
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $37,325 $64,460
Total Invoice $34,778 $59,884

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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: $20,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,868
Model Year20122011
ModelA3GL
Trim2.0 TDIGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/50-20
Total Price$37,325$64,460
Adjustments for Features0-6,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,325$57,745
Total Invoice$34,778$59,884
Adjustments for Features0-6,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,778$53,646

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122011
ModelA3GL
Trim2.0 TDIGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $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
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Total Value of Features$4,115$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,238

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122011
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.5,512 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 headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47548%
Total Not Requested52552%
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 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600		1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

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