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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: $31,490

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $24,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008202120212021
ModelA3A3GLEGLEGLE
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGLE 350GLE 450GLE 580
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $54,750 $62,500 $78,900
Premium Package 1,500        
Convenience Package 350        
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450      
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
iPod integration 250 250      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100      
Premium Package 1,396        
Convenience Package 325        
Cold Weather Package 650 650      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418      
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405      
iPod integration 233 233      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023      
Options (change) 4,785 2,935 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,450 2,729 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $31,490 $38,625 $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: $20,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,388
Model Year20082008202120212021
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$31,490$38,625$55,800$63,550$79,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-4,240-5,940-5,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,490$35,325$51,560$57,610$74,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,835$0$6,050$22,450

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20082008202120212021
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
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
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   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125 $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$3,615$6,915$7,855$9,555$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$4,240$5,940$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,074-80-98-78

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20082021
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested95545%
Total Not Requested115055%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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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