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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: $51,695

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $21,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,142

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $19,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3GLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimS3AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,100 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $38,224 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Advanced Technology Package 1,400        
Prestige Package 5,900        
235/35YR19 1,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720    
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420 420
Premium 3 Package   5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Aluminum trim   0 0    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
Special order charge   250 250 250 250
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370    
Interior Sport Package     1,000    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable       625 625
Advanced Technology Package 1,302        
Prestige Package 5,488        
235/35YR19 1,397        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670 670    
Rear side airbags 325 391 391 391 391
Premium 3 Package   4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930
Aluminum trim   0 0    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
Special order charge   233 233 233 233
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274    
Interior Sport Package     930    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable       581 581
Options (change) 9,700 9,020 9,650 5,185 5,185
Options (change) 9,023 8,390 8,976 4,823 4,823
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $51,695 $77,765 $73,260 $108,730 $115,880
Total Invoice $48,142 $72,393 $67,917 $101,190 $107,839

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,704
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3GLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimS3AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp I4385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionS6T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$51,695$77,765$73,260$108,730$115,880
Adjustments for Features0-5,745-5,470-7,745-8,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,695$72,020$67,790$100,985$107,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,230$0$33,195$39,695
Total Invoice$48,142$72,393$67,917$101,190$107,839
Adjustments for Features0-5,348-5,071-7,208-7,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,142$67,045$62,846$93,982$100,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,199$0$31,136$37,181

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

Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3GLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimS3AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0  
9 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  $500$500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Sunroof, large$1100    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition$200    
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Total Value of Features$6,925$12,670$12,395$14,670$15,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,745$5,470$7,745$8,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,348-5,071-7,208-7,812

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

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,176 lb.4,651 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 S3

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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested290083%
Total Not Requested60017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested260058%
Total Not Requested190042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested260058%
Total Not Requested190042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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