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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: $37,645

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $45,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011202120212021
ModelA3A3GLSGLSGLS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $76,000 $98,850 $132,100
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275      
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720    
Rear side airbags 350 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,090 1,090  
iPod integration -200 -200      
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620  
Paint, special red       360  
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186      
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860      
Navigation system 1,860 1,860      
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670    
Rear side airbags 325 325      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 1,014 1,014  
iPod integration -186 -186      
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507  
Paint, special red       335  
Options (change) 9,500 9,500 5,790 5,430 0
Options (change) 8,837 8,837 5,386 5,051 0
Destination 875 875 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $37,645 $40,625 $82,840 $105,330 $133,150

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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 GLS 63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,184
Model Year20112011202120212021
ModelA3A3GLSGLSGLS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D362hp I6 H483hp V8 H603hp V8 H
TransmissionM6S6T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 1080, 880, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18275/50-20275/45-21275/50-21
Total Price$37,645$40,625$82,840$105,330$133,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-10,565-10,565-20,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$39,575$72,275$94,765$112,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$22,490$40,480

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112011202120212021
ModelA3A3GLSGLSGLS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIGLS 450GLS 580AMG GLS 63
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$1400
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $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
Power door closers    $300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key    $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$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $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
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$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
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails$250$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $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
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards    $350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $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
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive    $15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Navigation system$600$600  $600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $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$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,490$4,540$14,055$14,055$23,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$10,565$10,565$20,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-821-612-161

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20112021
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 Weight3,264 lb.5,468 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 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS 450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS 580

Paint, special red
FeatureValueRequested?
Paint, special red0No
Metallic paint (extra cost)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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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