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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,077

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $59,028

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,423

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $55,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLE
TrimA3 e-tronAMG GLE63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $102,550
Base Invoice $36,736 $95,372
Premium Plus Package 3,100  
Prestige Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Metal pedals 195  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Premium 3 Package   2,890
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Premium Plus Package 2,884  
Prestige Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Metal pedals 182  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Premium 3 Package   2,688
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Panoramic sunroof   930
Options (change) 12,770 4,560
Options (change) 11,880 4,242
Destination 975 995
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $49,077 $108,105
Total Invoice $45,423 $100,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,689
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLE
TrimA3 e-tronAMG GLE63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH550hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/45-20
Total Price$49,077$108,105
Adjustments for Features0-9,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,077$98,975
Total Invoice$45,423$100,609
Adjustments for Features0-8,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,423$92,112

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLE
TrimA3 e-tronAMG GLE63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,425$13,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,497

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in114.8 in
Length169.8 in189.1 in
Width70.3 in75.8 in
Height56.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested446582%
Total Not Requested95018%

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, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

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