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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,845

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $8,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152021
ModelA3 / S3GLA
TrimS3AMG GLA 35
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,100 $47,550
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Parking Assist Package   1,400
Multimedia Package   2,300
Premium Package   1,800
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
Convenience Package   400
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   155
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670
Parking Assist Package   1,302
Multimedia Package   2,139
Premium Package   1,674
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Convenience Package   372
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   144
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 7,850 9,755
Options (change) 7,301 9,072
Destination 895 1,050
Total Price $49,845 $58,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 35
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,216
Model Year20152021
ModelA3 / S3GLA
TrimS3AMG GLA 35
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp I4302hp I4
TransmissionS6S8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-19
Total Price$49,845$58,355
Adjustments for Features-11,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,945$58,355

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

Model Year20152021
ModelA3 / S3GLA
TrimS3AMG GLA 35
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed automated manual $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power front side windows$250 
Power locks$275 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear defrost$200 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power mirrors$150 
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,665$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,0820

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA features.

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

Model Year20152021
ModelA3 / S3GLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in107.4 in
Length175.4 in173.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height55.7 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.350.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested135039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA 35

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed850Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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