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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: $35,490

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $40,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201920192019
ModelA3A3GLSGLSGLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $70,150 $95,750 $126,150
S Line Package 2,500        
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Convenience Package 350        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
iPod integration 0 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,090 1,090  
Sunshades, second row 150 150 380 380 380
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435      
Rear side airbags 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 720    
Lighting Package     1,390    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
S Line Package 2,326        
Cold Weather Package 650 650      
Convenience Package 325        
Navigation system 1,813 1,813      
Xenon HID headlights 745 745      
iPod integration 0 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 1,014 1,014  
Sunshades, second row 139 139 353 353 353
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405      
Rear side airbags 325 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 670    
Lighting Package     1,293    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Options (change) 8,785 5,935 5,200 1,470 380
Options (change) 8,169 5,518 4,837 1,367 353
Destination 775 775 995 995 995
Total Price $35,490 $41,625 $76,345 $98,215 $127,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,931
Model Year20082008201920192019
ModelA3A3GLSGLSGLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 1080, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$35,490$41,625$76,345$98,215$127,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-10,315-16,995-20,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,490$38,775$66,030$81,220$106,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$15,190$40,650

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20082008201920192019
ModelA3A3GLSGLSGLS
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key   $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
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Satellite radio $200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Total Value of Features$2,990$5,840$13,305$19,985$23,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$10,315$16,995$20,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-788-409-220

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20082019
ModelA3GLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in121.1 in
Length168.7 in202.0 in
Width69.5 in76.1 in
Height56.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.149.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested240591%
Total Not Requested2509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 GLS450

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 integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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