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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,240

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $59,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,135

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $55,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelA3 / S3GLEGLE
TrimA3 2.0 TDIAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,600 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $30,318 $92,954 $99,603
Advanced Technology Package 1,400    
Premium Plus Package 2,550    
Prestige Package 5,900    
Sport Package 800    
Metal pedals 195    
Rear side airbags 350 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Driver Assistance Package   1,950 1,950
Convenience Package   490 490
Special order charge   250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090
Advanced Technology Package 1,302    
Premium Plus Package 2,371    
Prestige Package 5,488    
Sport Package 744    
Metal pedals 181    
Rear side airbags 325 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511    
Driver Assistance Package   1,814 1,814
Convenience Package   456 456
Special order charge   233 233
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014
Options (change) 11,745 4,200 4,200
Options (change) 10,922 3,908 3,908
Destination 895 925 925
Total Price $45,240 $105,075 $112,225
Total Invoice $42,135 $97,787 $104,436

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,141
Model Year201520162016
ModelA3 / S3GLEGLE
TrimA3 2.0 TDIAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 D550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionS6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$45,240$105,075$112,225
Adjustments for Features0-10,220-10,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,240$94,855$101,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,500
Total Invoice$42,135$97,787$104,436
Adjustments for Features0-9,511-10,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,135$88,276$94,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,044

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

Model Year201520162016
ModelA3 / S3GLEGLE
TrimA3 2.0 TDIAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
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
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition$200  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
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
Total Value of Features$4,150$14,370$15,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,220$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,511-10,116

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

Model Year20152016
ModelA3 / S3GLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in114.8 in
Length175.4 in189.1 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height55.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.4,742 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested104068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested302583%
Total Not Requested60017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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