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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: $38,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018201820182018
ModelA3A3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim2.0T3.2GLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Navigation system 1,950 1,950          
Convenience Package 1,800            
Cold Weather Package 500 500          
S Line Package 2,000            
Sport Package 1,400 1,400          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720    
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420 420 420 420
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150          
Garmin Map Pilot     625        
Special order charge     250 250 250 250 250
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620      
Aluminum trim     0 0 0    
Premium 2 Package       2,120 2,000    
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,370    
Interior Sport Package         1,000    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813          
Convenience Package 1,675            
Cold Weather Package 466 466          
S Line Package 1,860            
Sport Package 1,303 1,303          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 670 670 670    
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391 391 391 391
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 930 930 930 930 930
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069          
Garmin Map Pilot     581        
Special order charge     233 233 233 233 233
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507      
Aluminum trim     0 0 0    
Premium 2 Package       1,972 1,860    
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,274    
Interior Sport Package         930    
Options (change) 10,725 6,925 4,635 6,130 6,760 1,670 1,670
Options (change) 9,975 6,440 4,312 5,703 6,288 1,554 1,554
Destination 825 825 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $38,470 $43,625 $57,830 $74,875 $70,370 $105,215 $112,365
Total Invoice $35,835 $40,629 $53,853 $69,706 $65,229 $97,921 $104,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,139
Model Year2009200920182018201820182018
ModelA3A3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim2.0T3.2GLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$38,470$43,625$57,830$74,875$70,370$105,215$112,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-4,165-11,255-10,980-13,955-14,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,470$40,975$53,665$63,620$59,390$91,260$97,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$9,955$5,725$37,595$44,095
Total Invoice$35,835$40,629$53,853$69,706$65,229$97,921$104,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-3,879-10,478-10,178-12,988-13,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,835$38,161$49,974$59,228$55,051$84,933$90,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$9,254$5,077$34,959$41,004

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2009200920182018201820182018
ModelA3A3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim2.0T3.2GLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed automated manual $1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400   
FWD$0      
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0    
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75$75$75
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system     $500$500
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo net$40$40     
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100 $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information  $25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting  $150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Wood trim     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,840$5,490$7,005$14,095$13,820$16,795$17,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$4,165$11,255$10,980$13,955$14,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-3,879-10,478-10,178-12,988-13,592

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20092018
ModelA3GLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in114.8 in
Length168.7 in189.1 in
Width69.5 in75.8 in
Height56.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested110588%
Total Not Requested15012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested170094%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested170094%

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