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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: $45,937

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $77,088

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,501

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $71,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GL
TrimA3 e-tronAMG GL63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $122,100
Base Invoice $36,736 $112,623
Prestige Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 155  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Prestige Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 144  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Options (change) 9,630 0
Options (change) 8,958 0
Destination 975 925
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $45,937 $123,025
Total Invoice $42,501 $113,548

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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: $63,958
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,928
Model Year20182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GL
TrimA3 e-tronAMG GL63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH550hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17295/40-21
Total Price$45,937$123,025
Adjustments for Features0-13,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,937$109,895
Total Invoice$42,501$113,548
Adjustments for Features0-12,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,501$101,429

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

Model Year20182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GL
TrimA3 e-tronAMG GL63
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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 door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Exterior 
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
Running boards $350
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, 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 release, second row seats $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,250$19,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,119

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

Model Year20182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in121.0 in
Length169.8 in201.6 in
Width70.3 in76.4 in
Height56.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.5,687 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
9.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.949.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
LED headlights500No
Cornering lights50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested346564%
Total Not Requested195036%

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