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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,125

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $5,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,300

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $4,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelA3GLK
Trim3.2 S lineGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $35,500
Base Invoice $32,471 $33,015
Cold Weather Package 700  
Navigation system 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 720
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
iPod integration 0 375
Xenon HID headlights 800  
COMAND System   2,150
Lighting Package   985
AWD   2,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,780
Heated front seats   750
Satellite radio   455
Rear spoiler   410
Aluminum trim   320
Cold Weather Package 650  
Navigation system 1,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 669
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
iPod integration 0 349
Xenon HID headlights 745  
COMAND System   2,000
Lighting Package   916
AWD   1,860
Leather seating surfaces   1,655
Heated front seats   698
Satellite radio   423
Rear spoiler   381
Aluminum trim   298
Options (change) 5,435 9,945
Options (change) 5,054 9,249
Destination 775 875
Total Price $41,125 $46,320
Total Invoice $38,300 $43,139

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,135
Model Year20082011
ModelA3GLK
Trim3.2 S lineGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-19
Total Price$41,125$46,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,125$44,490
Total Invoice$38,300$43,139
Adjustments for Features0-1,704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,300$41,435

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20082011
ModelA3GLK
Trim3.2 S lineGLK350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,790$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,704

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK

Model Year20082011
ModelA3GLK
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in108.5 in
Length168.7 in178.3 in
Width69.5 in72.4 in
Height56.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62565%
Total Not Requested34035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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