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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,931

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelA3A3GLAGLA
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $32,500 $49,580
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $30,225 $46,109
Sport Package 1,800      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Convenience Package 675      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Sound Package 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 720 720
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,480 1,480
Xenon HID headlights 650 800 850  
Satellite radio 350 350    
Garmin Map Pilot     600 600
Interior Package     1,700  
Premium Package     2,400 2,400
Aluminum trim     150  
Leather seating surfaces       1,500
Sport Package 1,638      
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Convenience Package 614      
Navigation system 1,787 1,775    
Sound Package 819      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 670 670
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396    
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001 1,376 1,376
Xenon HID headlights 592 728 791  
Satellite radio 319 319    
Garmin Map Pilot     528 528
Interior Package     1,581  
Premium Package     2,232 2,232
Aluminum trim     140  
Leather seating surfaces       1,395
Options (change) 9,010 5,785 7,900 6,700
Options (change) 8,213 5,266 7,318 6,201
Destination 720 720 925 925
Total Price $34,470 $40,485 $41,325 $57,205
Total Invoice $31,931 $37,547 $38,468 $53,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,012
Model Year2006200620162016
ModelA3A3GLAGLA
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$34,470$40,485$41,325$57,205
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-5,935-8,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$37,185$35,390$48,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$12,870
Total Invoice$31,931$37,547$38,468$53,235
Adjustments for Features0-3,061-5,525-8,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,931$34,486$32,943$44,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0$11,968

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2006200620162016
ModelA3A3GLAGLA
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$955$4,255$6,890$9,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$5,935$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-5,525-8,324

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20062016
ModelA3GLA
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length168.7 in173.9 in
Width69.5 in71.0 in
Height56.0 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested193094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%

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