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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: $45,782

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182020
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLA
TrimA3 e-tronGLA250
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $34,250
Prestige Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Interior Package   1,700
Premium Package   1,800
Multimedia Package   2,300
Driver Assistance Package   1,500
Convenience Package   400
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850
Aluminum trim   150
Prestige Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Interior Package   1,581
Premium Package   1,674
Multimedia Package   2,139
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Convenience Package   372
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791
Aluminum trim   140
Options (change) 9,475 10,900
Options (change) 8,814 10,138
Destination 975 995
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $45,782 $46,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $522
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,438
Model Year20182020
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLA
TrimA3 e-tronGLA250
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH208hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$45,782$46,145
Adjustments for Features0-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,782$45,260

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

Model Year20182020
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLA
TrimA3 e-tronGLA250
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,315$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214

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

Model Year20182020
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 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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights-250No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested286561%
Total Not Requested180039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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