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

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,535

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $65,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062020
ModelA3GLS
Trim3.2 S lineGLS580
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $33,980 $98,800
Cold Weather Package 700  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Rear side airbags 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,090
Paint, special red   360
Lighting Package   1,390
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Cold Weather Package 637  
Xenon HID headlights 728  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Rear side airbags 319  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,014
Paint, special red   335
Lighting Package   1,293
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Options (change) 3,835 4,460
Options (change) 3,491 4,149
Destination 720 995
Total Price $38,535 $104,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 3.2 S line
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,993
Model Year20062020
ModelA3GLS
Trim3.2 S lineGLS580
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6483hp V8 H
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/45-21
Total Price$38,535$104,255
Adjustments for Features0-7,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,535$96,855

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20062020
ModelA3GLS
Trim3.2 S lineGLS580
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$12,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-365

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20062020
ModelA3GLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in123.4 in
Length168.7 in205.0 in
Width69.5 in79.9 in
Height56.0 in71.8 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in41.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.142.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft384.7 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 GLS GLS580

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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