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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: $42,125

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $44,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,578

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $40,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3GL
TrimA3 40A3 45S3GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,300 $35,600 $44,500 $85,300
Base Invoice $31,304 $33,464 $41,832 $79,329
Premium Plus Package 3,250 3,250    
Technology Package 3,200 3,200 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Universal garage door opener 295 295 295  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Cargo organizer 75 75 75  
Cargo net 155 155 155  
S Sport Package     1,100  
Cargo tray       160
Premium Plus Package 3,024 3,024    
Technology Package 2,976 2,976 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274  
Rear side airbags 325 325 325  
Cargo organizer 70 70 70  
Cargo net 144 144 144  
S Sport Package     1,024  
Cargo tray       149
Options (change) 7,900 7,900 5,750 160
Options (change) 7,349 7,349 5,349 149
Destination 925 995 995 875
Total Price $42,125 $44,495 $51,245 $86,335
Total Invoice $39,578 $41,808 $48,176 $80,353

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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 40
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,287
Model Year2019201920192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3GL
TrimA3 40A3 45S3GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4382hp V8
TransmissionS7S7S7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$42,125$44,495$51,245$86,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-4,100-9,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,125$42,795$47,145$77,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$5,020$0
Total Invoice$39,578$41,808$48,176$80,353
Adjustments for Features0-1,597-3,854-8,488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,578$40,211$44,322$71,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$633$4,744$0

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

Model Year2019201920192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3GL
TrimA3 40A3 45S3GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo tray   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
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$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,800$7,500$9,900$14,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$4,100$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,597-3,854-8,488

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

Model Year20192012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in121.1 in
Length175.4 in200.6 in
Width70.7 in76.0 in
Height55.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
12.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested116548%
Total Not Requested125052%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested80033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested116548%
Total Not Requested125052%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested116553%
Total Not Requested105047%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

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

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