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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: $5,238

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,981

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $5,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelA3 / S3GLAGLA
TrimA3 e-tronGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $31,300 $48,300
Base Invoice $35,248 $29,109 $44,919
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720
Roof rails 500    
Heated front seats 500    
iPod integration 350    
Metal pedals 195    
Interior Package   1,700 1,500
Premium Package   2,300 2,300
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Rear side airbags   420 420
Special order charge   250  
Rearview camera   450 450
Proximity key   650 650
Xenon HID headlights   850  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670
Roof rails 467    
Heated front seats 467    
iPod integration 325    
Metal pedals 181    
Interior Package   1,581 1,395
Premium Package   2,139 2,139
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Rear side airbags   391 391
Special order charge   233  
Rearview camera   419 419
Proximity key   605 605
Xenon HID headlights   791  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 2,120 9,790 8,490
Options (change) 1,976 9,107 7,897
Destination 925 925 925
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $36,777 $42,015 $57,715
Total Invoice $33,981 $39,141 $53,741

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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: $1,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,340
Model Year201620152015
ModelA3 / S3GLAGLA
TrimA3 e-tronGLA250GLA45 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH208hp I4355hp 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$42,015$57,715
Adjustments for Features0-4,100-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,777$37,915$51,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,200
Total Invoice$33,981$39,141$53,741
Adjustments for Features0-3,820-6,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,981$35,321$47,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,274

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

Model Year201620152015
ModelA3 / S3GLAGLA
TrimA3 e-tronGLA250GLA45 AMG
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$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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
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 
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
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 $75
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,015$7,115$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,100$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,820-6,146

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

Model Year20162015
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror150No
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 Requested82547%
Total Not Requested92553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 mirror150No
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 Requested82547%
Total Not Requested92553%

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