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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: $40,807

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $27,753

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,731

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $26,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLGL
TrimA3 e-tronGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $61,950 $84,450
Base Invoice $36,736 $57,614 $78,539
Premium Plus Package 3,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720  
Universal garage door opener 295    
Cargo organizer 75    
Cargo net 155    
Aluminum roof rails 300    
Lighting Package   985  
Cargo tray   160 160
Leather seating surfaces   1,930  
Obstacle detection, rear   800  
Proximity key   1,140  
Premium Plus Package 2,884    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670  
Universal garage door opener 274    
Cargo organizer 70    
Cargo net 144    
Aluminum roof rails 280    
Lighting Package   916  
Cargo tray   149 149
Leather seating surfaces   1,795  
Obstacle detection, rear   744  
Proximity key   1,060  
Options (change) 4,500 5,735 160
Options (change) 4,188 5,334 149
Destination 975 875 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $40,807 $68,560 $85,485
Total Invoice $37,731 $63,823 $79,563

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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: $22,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,596
Model Year201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLGL
TrimA3 e-tronGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionS6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 8610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$40,807$68,560$85,485
Adjustments for Features0-4,830-10,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,807$63,730$74,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,145
Total Invoice$37,731$63,823$79,563
Adjustments for Features0-4,496-9,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,731$59,327$69,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,361

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

Model Year201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLGL
TrimA3 e-tronGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo net$40 $40
Cargo tray $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat $50$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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot$25 $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,415$11,245$17,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,830$10,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,496-9,875

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

Model Year20182011
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.5,347 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
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, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

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

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