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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,857

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $26,683

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,427

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $25,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GL
TrimA3 e-tronGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $55,900
Base Invoice $36,736 $51,987
Prestige Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 710
Cargo organizer 75  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Cargo tray   160
Premium II Package   8,600
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Proximity key   1,110
iPod integration   375
Prestige Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 660
Cargo organizer 70  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Cargo tray   149
Premium II Package   7,998
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Proximity key   1,032
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 9,550 15,765
Options (change) 8,884 14,661
Destination 975 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $45,857 $72,540
Total Invoice $42,427 $67,523

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,865
Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GL
TrimA3 e-tronGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH335hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/60-18
Total Price$45,857$72,540
Adjustments for Features0-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,857$67,995
Total Invoice$42,427$67,523
Adjustments for Features0-4,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,427$63,292

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GL
TrimA3 e-tronGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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 
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 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,240$13,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,231

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in121.1 in
Length169.8 in200.6 in
Width70.3 in76.0 in
Height56.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.5,281 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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested197536%
Total Not Requested344064%

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%
Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested347561%
Total Not Requested221539%

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