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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: $36,582

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $68,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162020
ModelA3 / S3GLS
TrimA3 e-tronGLS580
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $98,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 350  
Roof rails 500  
Paint, special red   360
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Lighting Package   1,390
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Heated front seats 467  
iPod integration 325  
Roof rails 467  
Paint, special red   335
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Lighting Package   1,293
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 1,925 5,430
Options (change) 1,795 5,051
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $36,582 $105,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,688
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,269
Model Year20162020
ModelA3 / S3GLS
TrimA3 e-tronGLS580
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH483hp V8 H
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16275/45-21
Total Price$36,582$105,225
Adjustments for Features0-8,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,582$96,270

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

Model Year20162020
ModelA3 / S3GLS
TrimA3 e-tronGLS580
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
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 driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,725$13,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-515

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

Model Year20162020
ModelA3 / S3GLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in123.4 in
Length169.8 in205.0 in
Width70.3 in79.9 in
Height56.1 in71.8 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in41.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.942.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS580

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, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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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