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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: $40,645

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $62,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,866

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $58,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelA3GLEGLE
Trim2.0 TDIAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,250 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $28,134 $92,954 $99,603
Convenience Package 1,275 490 490
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500    
Titanium Sport Package 2,000    
Navigation system 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Rear side airbags 350 420 420
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,090 1,090
iPod integration -200    
Special order charge   250 250
Convenience Package 1,186 456 456
Premium Plus Package 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466    
Titanium Sport Package 1,860    
Navigation system 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Rear side airbags 325 391 391
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,014 1,014
iPod integration -186    
Special order charge   233 233
Options (change) 9,500 2,250 2,250
Options (change) 8,837 2,094 2,094
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $40,645 $103,125 $110,275
Total Invoice $37,866 $95,973 $102,622

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,097
Model Year201320162016
ModelA3GLEGLE
Trim2.0 TDIAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionS6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$40,645$103,125$110,275
Adjustments for Features0-12,905-13,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,645$90,220$96,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,500
Total Invoice$37,866$95,973$102,622
Adjustments for Features0-12,010-12,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,866$83,963$90,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,045

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year201320162016
ModelA3GLEGLE
Trim2.0 TDIAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,190$16,095$16,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,905$13,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,010-12,614

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20132016
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 Weight3,362 lb.4,742 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 2.0 TDI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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