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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: $38,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $36,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $34,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelA3A3GLSGLSGLS
Trim2.0T3.2GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $68,700 $93,850 $124,100
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $63,891 $87,281 $115,413
Convenience Package 1,800        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
S Line Package 2,000        
Sport Package 1,400 1,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720    
Rear side airbags 350 350      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150 800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,090 1,090  
Lighting Package     1,390    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Convenience Package 1,675        
Navigation system 1,813 1,813      
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
S Line Package 1,860        
Sport Package 1,303 1,303      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 670    
Rear side airbags 325 325      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069 744    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 1,014 1,014  
Lighting Package     1,293    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Options (change) 10,725 6,925 5,620 1,090 0
Options (change) 9,975 6,440 5,228 1,014 0
Destination 825 825 925 925 925
Total Price $38,470 $43,625 $75,245 $95,865 $125,025
Total Invoice $35,835 $40,629 $70,044 $89,220 $116,338

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,840
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelA3A3GLSGLSGLS
Trim2.0T3.2GLS450GLS550AMG 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)195, 10195, 1080, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$38,470$43,625$75,245$95,865$125,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-10,065-16,245-20,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,470$40,975$65,180$79,620$104,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$14,440$39,750
Total Invoice$35,835$40,629$70,044$89,220$116,338
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-9,369-15,119-18,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,835$38,161$60,675$74,101$97,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$13,426$36,964

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelA3A3GLSGLSGLS
Trim2.0T3.2GLS450GLS550AMG 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   
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
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Satellite radio$200$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
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$3,290$5,940$13,355$19,535$23,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$10,065$16,245$20,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-9,369-15,119-18,699

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20092017
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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 Requested100580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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 integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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