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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,620

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $25,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006202120212021
ModelA3A3GLEGLEGLE
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGLE 350GLE 450GLE 580
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $54,750 $62,500 $78,900
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Sport Package 1,800        
Convenience Package 675        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450      
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Cold Weather Package 637 637      
Sport Package 1,638        
Convenience Package 614        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410      
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001      
Options (change) 5,160 2,685 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,696 2,444 0 0 0
Destination 720 720 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $30,620 $37,385 $55,800 $63,550 $79,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,465
Model Year20062006202120212021
ModelA3A3GLEGLEGLE
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGLE 350GLE 450GLE 580
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6255hp I4362hp I6 H483hp V8 H
TransmissionM6S6T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/50-19255/50-19275/50-20
Total Price$30,620$37,385$55,800$63,550$79,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,400-4,425-6,125-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,620$33,985$51,375$57,425$73,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,365$0$6,050$22,450

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20062006202120212021
ModelA3A3GLEGLEGLE
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGLE 350GLE 450GLE 580
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Cassette player $50   
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,415$6,815$7,840$9,540$9,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400$4,425$6,125$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,158-83-101-80

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20062021
ModelA3GLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in117.9 in
Length168.7 in194.3 in
Width69.5 in76.6 in
Height56.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft333.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft374.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested55527%
Total Not Requested150073%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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