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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,095

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $21,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,288

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $20,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016201620162016
ModelQ3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim2.0 TFSIGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $30,596 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Navigation Plus Package 2,100            
Premium Plus Package 2,900            
Sport Package 1,000            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720 720    
Wood trim 350            
Universal garage door opener 295            
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970    
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830        
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620        
Convenience Package       490   490 490
Navigation Plus Package 1,954            
Premium Plus Package 2,698            
Sport Package 930            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670 670 670    
Wood trim 325            
Universal garage door opener 274            
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902    
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562        
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507        
Convenience Package       456   456 456
Options (change) 7,220 10,720 10,720 5,760 5,270 1,580 1,580
Options (change) 6,717 9,971 9,971 5,358 4,902 1,470 1,470
Destination 975 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $41,095 $64,145 $62,745 $71,285 $67,960 $102,455 $109,605
Total Invoice $38,288 $59,721 $58,419 $66,361 $62,983 $95,349 $101,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,983
Model Year2018201620162016201620162016
ModelQ3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim2.0 TFSIGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$41,095$64,145$62,745$71,285$67,960$102,455$109,605
Adjustments for Features0-4,780-3,280-5,930-5,655-8,255-8,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,095$59,365$59,465$65,355$62,305$94,200$100,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$5,990$2,940$34,835$41,335
Total Invoice$38,288$59,721$58,419$66,361$62,983$95,349$101,998
Adjustments for Features0-4,450-3,054-5,520-5,241-7,682-8,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,288$55,271$55,365$60,841$57,742$87,667$93,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$94$5,570$2,471$32,396$38,440

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2018201620162016201620162016
ModelQ3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim2.0 TFSIGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0    
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 $75$75
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row   $125 $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350      
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50      
iPod integration$100      
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers$50      
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,400$8,180$6,680$9,330$9,055$11,655$12,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,780$3,280$5,930$5,655$8,255$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,450-3,054-5,520-5,241-7,682-8,287

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20182016
ModelQ3GLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in114.8 in
Length172.8 in189.1 in
Width72.1 in75.8 in
Height62.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested990100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested157594%
Total Not Requested1006%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested179082%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested179082%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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