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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,895

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $8,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,305

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $8,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3GLK
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3GLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $35,500
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $33,015
Navigation Plus Package 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600  
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550    
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 720
235/35YR19       1,500  
Obstacle detection, rear         800
Multimedia Package         3,000
Lighting Package         985
Leather seating surfaces         1,780
Proximity key         1,140
Heated front seats         750
Satellite radio         455
Rear spoiler         410
Aluminum trim         320
Navigation Plus Package 2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418  
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371    
Driver Assistance Package 1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511 669
235/35YR19       1,397  
Obstacle detection, rear         744
Multimedia Package         2,790
Lighting Package         916
Leather seating surfaces         1,655
Proximity key         1,060
Heated front seats         698
Satellite radio         423
Rear spoiler         381
Aluminum trim         298
Options (change) 7,100 7,100 7,100 6,050 10,360
Options (change) 6,602 6,602 6,602 5,628 9,634
Destination 895 895 895 895 875
Total Price $37,895 $40,595 $41,195 $48,045 $46,735
Total Invoice $35,305 $37,815 $38,373 $44,747 $43,524

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,060
Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3GLK
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3GLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS6S6S6S6T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19235/50-19
Total Price$37,895$40,595$41,195$48,045$46,735
Adjustments for Features00-1,700-3,650-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,895$40,595$39,495$44,395$45,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$6,500$0
Total Invoice$35,305$37,815$38,373$44,747$43,524
Adjustments for Features00-1,584-3,399-1,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,305$37,815$36,789$41,348$42,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,484$6,043$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3GLK
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3GLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat    $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive    $15
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Cornering lights    $50
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,750$3,750$5,450$7,400$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700$3,650$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,584-3,399-1,159

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

Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S3GLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in108.5 in
Length175.4 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height55.7 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.354.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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