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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,720

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $64,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,963

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $59,026

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLS
TrimRS 3AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,200 $125,300
Base Invoice $52,828 $116,529
Technology Package 3,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Technology Package 2,976  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Options (change) 5,525 500
Options (change) 5,140 465
Destination 995 995
Total Price $62,720 $126,795
Total Invoice $58,963 $117,989

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,911
Model Year20192018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLS
TrimRS 3AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine394hp I5550hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19295/40-21
Total Price$62,720$126,795
Adjustments for Features0-10,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,720$115,925
Total Invoice$58,963$117,989
Adjustments for Features0-10,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,963$107,874

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20192018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLS
TrimRS 3AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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 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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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
Cargo net $40
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 
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 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt 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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
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$8,150$19,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,115

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20192018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in121.1 in
Length175.4 in202.0 in
Width70.7 in76.1 in
Height55.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,593 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 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested141560%
Total Not Requested95040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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