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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: $36,145

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,679

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelA3A3GLAGLA
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $29,109 $44,919
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Aluminum roof rails 500 500    
iPod integration -200 -200    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,480 1,480
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
Interior Package     1,700 1,500
Premium Package     2,300 2,300
Multimedia Package     2,480 2,480
Xenon HID headlights     850  
Aluminum trim     150  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Special order charge     250  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Aluminum roof rails 466 466    
iPod integration -186 -186    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 1,376 1,376
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670
Interior Package     1,581 1,395
Premium Package     2,139 2,139
Multimedia Package     2,306 2,306
Xenon HID headlights     791  
Aluminum trim     140  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Special order charge     233  
Options (change) 8,000 8,000 11,320 9,870
Options (change) 7,443 7,443 10,529 9,179
Destination 875 875 925 925
Total Price $36,145 $39,125 $43,545 $59,095
Total Invoice $33,679 $36,452 $40,563 $55,023

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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: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $689
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelA3A3GLAGLA
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D208hp I4355hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
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$36,145$39,125$43,545$59,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-6,650-9,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,145$38,075$36,895$50,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$13,150
Total Invoice$33,679$36,452$40,563$55,023
Adjustments for Features0-978-6,195-8,426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,679$35,474$34,368$46,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$12,229

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year2012201220152015
ModelA3A3GLAGLA
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIGLA250GLA45 AMG
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 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
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
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
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 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel 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
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,255$2,305$7,905$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$6,650$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-6,195-8,426

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20122015
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?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
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?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97556%
Total Not Requested77544%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
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 Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97556%
Total Not Requested77544%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
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 Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%

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