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

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

Lowest Total Price: $51,845

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $74,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,281

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $69,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3GLS
TrimS3AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,100 $125,300
Base Invoice $38,224 $116,529
235/35YR19 1,500  
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo net 150  
Rear side airbags 350  
235/35YR19 1,397  
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Cargo net 139  
Rear side airbags 325  
Options (change) 9,850 0
Options (change) 9,162 0
Destination 895 995
Total Price $51,845 $126,295
Total Invoice $48,281 $117,524

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,221
Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3GLS
TrimS3AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp I4550hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19295/40-21
Total Price$51,845$126,295
Adjustments for Features0-11,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,845$114,450
Total Invoice$48,281$117,524
Adjustments for Features0-11,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,281$106,502

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

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3GLS
TrimS3AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power door closers $300
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
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,000$18,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,022

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

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3GLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in121.1 in
Length175.4 in202.0 in
Width70.7 in76.1 in
Height55.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
12.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested290083%
Total Not Requested60017%

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