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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: $35,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,048

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelA3A3GLAGLA
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $29,950 $33,400 $50,600
Base Invoice $25,361 $27,853 $31,062 $47,058
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,000 1,000 400 400
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Aluminum roof rails 500 500    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
iPod integration -200 -200    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,480 1,480
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
Interior Package     1,700  
Premium Package     1,800 1,800
Aluminum trim     150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,700
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 930 930 372 372
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Aluminum roof rails 466 466    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670
iPod integration -186 -186    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 1,376 1,376
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
Interior Package     1,581  
Premium Package     1,674 1,674
Aluminum trim     140  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package       1,581
Options (change) 7,375 7,375 7,725 6,725
Options (change) 6,862 6,862 7,185 6,254
Destination 825 825 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $35,470 $36,850 $42,120 $58,320
Total Invoice $33,048 $34,240 $39,242 $54,307

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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: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $166
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelA3A3GLAGLA
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$35,470$36,850$42,120$58,320
Adjustments for Features0-950-6,470-8,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,470$35,900$35,650$49,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0$13,700
Total Invoice$33,048$34,240$39,242$54,307
Adjustments for Features0-883-6,028-8,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,048$33,357$33,214$45,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0$12,740

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelA3A3GLAGLA
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIGLA250AMG 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$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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
Blind spot warning system  $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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$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$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
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $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$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts   $0
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$1,905$2,855$8,375$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$6,470$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-6,028-8,353

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20102018
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested165599%
Total Not Requested251%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested165599%
Total Not Requested251%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%
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
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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