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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: $36,777

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $5,628

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,981

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $5,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelA3 / S3GLAGLA
TrimA3 e-tronGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $32,500 $49,580
Base Invoice $35,248 $30,225 $46,109
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720
iPod integration 350    
Roof rails 500    
Heated front seats 500    
Metal pedals 195    
Parktronic Package   970 970
Power passenger seat   400  
Interior Package   1,700  
Premium Package   2,400 2,400
Rearview camera   460 460
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Leather seating surfaces     1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670
iPod integration 325    
Roof rails 467    
Heated front seats 467    
Metal pedals 181    
Parktronic Package   902 902
Power passenger seat   372  
Interior Package   1,581  
Premium Package   2,232 2,232
Rearview camera   428 428
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Leather seating surfaces     1,395
Options (change) 2,120 8,980 7,530
Options (change) 1,976 8,352 7,003
Destination 925 925 925
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $36,777 $42,405 $58,035
Total Invoice $33,981 $39,502 $54,037

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,728
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,888
Model Year201620162016
ModelA3 / S3GLAGLA
TrimA3 e-tronGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH208hp I4375hp I4
TransmissionS6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$36,777$42,405$58,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,900-6,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,777$38,505$51,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,995
Total Invoice$33,981$39,502$54,037
Adjustments for Features0-3,633-6,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,981$35,869$47,952
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,083

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

Model Year201620162016
ModelA3 / S3GLAGLA
TrimA3 e-tronGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation $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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 $150
Console without shifter $150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upholstered instrument panel $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
Total Value of Features$3,265$7,165$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,900$6,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,633-6,085

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

Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3GLA
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in
Length169.8 in173.9 in
Width70.3 in71.0 in
Height56.1 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%

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