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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: $4,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620192019
ModelA3 / S3GLAGLA
TrimA3 e-tronGLA250AMG GLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $33,950 $53,350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720
Roof rails 500    
iPod integration 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Metal pedals 195    
Interior Package   1,700  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670
Roof rails 467    
iPod integration 325    
Heated front seats 467    
Metal pedals 181    
Interior Package   1,581  
Premium Package   1,674 1,674
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package     1,581
Options (change) 2,120 6,550 5,700
Options (change) 1,976 6,092 5,301
Destination 925 995 995
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $36,777 $41,495 $60,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,281
Model Year201620192019
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, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$36,777$41,495$60,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,085-5,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,777$38,410$54,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,950

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

Model Year201620192019
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
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
Blind spot warning system $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
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$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
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Fog lights $125 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Color seat belts  $0
Interior trim, special color  $0
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 $75
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
Total Value of Features$4,140$7,225$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,085$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-527-596

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

Model Year20162019
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

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%
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 key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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