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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: $34,645

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $20,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015202020202020
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3GLEGLEGLE
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3GLE350GLE450GLE580
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $54,250 $61,750 $77,600
Convenience Package 750 750 750 750      
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
235/35YR19       1,500      
Convenience Package 697 697 697 697      
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511      
235/35YR19       1,397      
Options (change) 3,850 3,850 3,850 2,800 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,579 3,579 3,579 2,605 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 995 995 995
Total Price $34,645 $37,345 $37,945 $44,795 $55,245 $62,745 $78,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,345
Model Year2015201520152015202020202020
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3GLEGLEGLE
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3GLE350GLE450GLE580
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4255hp I4362hp I6 H483hp V8 H
TransmissionS6S6S6S6T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19255/50-19255/50-19275/50-20
Total Price$34,645$37,345$37,945$44,795$55,245$62,745$78,595
Adjustments for Features00-1,700-3,650-1,955-3,655-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,645$37,345$36,245$41,145$53,290$59,090$74,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$6,500$0$5,800$21,650

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

Model Year2015201520152015202020202020
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3GLEGLEGLE
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3GLE350GLE450GLE580
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD    $0  
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250   
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$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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Trailer sway control    $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250$250$250
Cargo cover    $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150   
Console without shifter    $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper    $175$175$175
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0   
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector    $40$40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
CD player    $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
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 
Boost gauge   $75   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Wood trim    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100$100
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,250$6,950$8,900$7,205$8,905$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700$3,650$1,955$3,655$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,584-3,400-35-58-46

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

Model Year20152020
ModelA3 / S3GLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in117.9 in
Length175.4 in194.3 in
Width70.7 in76.6 in
Height55.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft333.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.374.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested64042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested64042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested64042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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