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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: $62,970

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $3,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,195

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $2,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLA
TrimRS 3AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,200 $49,580
Base Invoice $52,828 $46,109
Technology Package 3,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Carbon fiber trim 600 950
Sport exhaust   650
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,400
Parktronic Package   970
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Technology Package 2,976  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Carbon fiber trim 558 884
Sport exhaust   605
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,232
Parktronic Package   902
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Leather seating surfaces   1,395
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Options (change) 5,775 15,700
Options (change) 5,372 14,602
Destination 995 925
Total Price $62,970 $66,205
Total Invoice $59,195 $61,636

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $384
Model Year20192016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLA
TrimRS 3AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine394hp I5375hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/45-19
Total Price$62,970$66,205
Adjustments for Features0-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,970$63,995
Total Invoice$59,195$61,636
Adjustments for Features0-2,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,195$59,579

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

Model Year20192016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLA
TrimRS 3AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$7,465$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,057

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

Model Year20192016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in173.9 in
Width70.7 in71.0 in
Height55.7 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
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 Requested141560%
Total Not Requested95040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Sport exhaust
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
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 Requested1265100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested112571%
Total Not Requested45029%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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