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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,797

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $13,448

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,161

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $12,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLA
TrimA3 e-tronGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $48,300
Base Invoice $36,178 $44,919
Prestige Package 8,650  
Premium Plus Package 3,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Metal pedals 195  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Interior Package   1,500
Premium Package   2,300
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Multimedia Package   2,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Proximity key   650
Rear side airbags   420
Prestige Package 8,046  
Premium Plus Package 2,884  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Metal pedals 181  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Interior Package   1,395
Premium Package   2,139
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Multimedia Package   2,306
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Proximity key   605
Rear side airbags   391
Options (change) 13,115 13,020
Options (change) 12,201 12,109
Destination 950 925
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $48,797 $62,245
Total Invoice $45,161 $57,953

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,184
Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLA
TrimA3 e-tronGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH355hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-19
Total Price$48,797$62,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,797$58,370
Total Invoice$45,161$57,953
Adjustments for Features0-3,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,161$54,345

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLA
TrimA3 e-tronGLA45 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $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
Total Value of Features$5,415$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,608

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLA
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in
Length169.8 in173.9 in
Width70.3 in71.0 in
Height56.1 in60.0 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,457 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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested336561%
Total Not Requested215039%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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