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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: $36,652

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $43,243

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,865

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $40,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3GL
TrimA3 e-tronGL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $77,375
Base Invoice $35,248 $71,959
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Heated front seats 500  
Roof rails 500  
iPod integration 350 375
Cargo organizer 70  
Cargo tray   160
Proximity key   1,110
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Heated front seats 467  
Roof rails 467  
iPod integration 325 349
Cargo organizer 65  
Cargo tray   149
Proximity key   1,032
Options (change) 1,995 1,645
Options (change) 1,860 1,530
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $36,652 $79,895
Total Invoice $33,865 $74,364

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,433
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,437
Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3GL
TrimA3 e-tronGL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH382hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16295/40-21
Total Price$36,652$79,895
Adjustments for Features0-10,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,652$69,085
Total Invoice$33,865$74,364
Adjustments for Features0-10,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,865$64,302

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

Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3GL
TrimA3 e-tronGL550
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
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,625$15,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,062

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

Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3GL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in121.1 in
Length169.8 in200.6 in
Width70.3 in76.0 in
Height56.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.5,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
9.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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