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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: $38,120

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $21,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,510

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelA3A3GLA
Trim2.0T3.2AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $49,580
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $46,109
S Line Package 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Convenience Package 1,800    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150 850
Sport Package 1,400 1,400  
Multimedia Package     2,480
Premium Package     2,400
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
S Line Package 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Convenience Package 1,675    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 670
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069 791
Sport Package 1,303 1,303  
Multimedia Package     2,306
Premium Package     2,232
Leather seating surfaces     1,395
Options (change) 10,375 6,575 9,430
Options (change) 9,650 6,115 8,770
Destination 825 825 925
Total Price $38,120 $43,275 $59,935
Total Invoice $35,510 $40,304 $55,804

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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: $12,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,835
Model Year200920092016
ModelA3A3GLA
Trim2.0T3.2AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6375hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-19
Total Price$38,120$43,275$59,935
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-9,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,120$40,625$50,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0
Total Invoice$35,510$40,304$55,804
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-8,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,510$37,836$47,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year200920092016
ModelA3A3GLA
Trim2.0T3.2AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$955$3,605$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$9,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-8,459

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20092016
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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Total Requested110588%
Total Not Requested15012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested64051%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55035%
Total Not Requested102565%

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