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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,045

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $32,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,954

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $30,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3GL
TrimA3 2.0 TDIGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,600 $63,000
Base Invoice $30,318 $58,590
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Premium Plus Package 2,550  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Sport Package 800  
Rear side airbags 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Multicontour seats   1,100
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   3,680
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
Proximity key   650
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Premium Plus Package 2,371  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Sport Package 744  
Rear side airbags 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670
Multicontour seats   1,023
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   3,422
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
Proximity key   605
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 11,550 14,020
Options (change) 10,741 13,040
Destination 895 925
Total Price $45,045 $77,945
Total Invoice $41,954 $72,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,112
Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3GL
TrimA3 2.0 TDIGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 1480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18275/55-19
Total Price$45,045$77,945
Adjustments for Features0-9,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,045$68,825
Total Invoice$41,954$72,555
Adjustments for Features0-8,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,954$64,066

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3GL
TrimA3 2.0 TDIGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length 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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,675$14,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,489

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3GL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in121.0 in
Length175.4 in201.6 in
Width70.7 in76.4 in
Height55.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.5,467 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
12.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested104068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested222561%
Total Not Requested140039%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
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 seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested160064%
Total Not Requested89036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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