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

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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,095

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $39,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,288

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $36,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelQ3GLSGLSGLS
Trim2.0 TFSIGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $68,700 $93,850 $124,100
Base Invoice $30,596 $63,891 $87,281 $115,413
Sport Package 1,000      
Navigation Plus Package 2,100      
Premium Plus Package 2,900      
Wood trim 350      
Universal garage door opener 295      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720    
Multicontour seats   1,100    
Lighting Package   1,390    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Obstacle detection, rear   970    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Sport Package 930      
Navigation Plus Package 1,954      
Premium Plus Package 2,698      
Wood trim 325      
Universal garage door opener 274      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670    
Multicontour seats   1,023    
Lighting Package   1,293    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Obstacle detection, rear   902    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Options (change) 7,220 10,720 1,090 0
Options (change) 6,717 9,971 1,014 0
Destination 975 925 925 925
Total Price $41,095 $80,345 $95,865 $125,025
Total Invoice $38,288 $74,787 $89,220 $116,338

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,862
Model Year2018201720172017
ModelQ3GLSGLSGLS
Trim2.0 TFSIGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$41,095$80,345$95,865$125,025
Adjustments for Features0-8,205-10,945-14,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,095$72,140$84,920$110,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,780$38,090
Total Invoice$38,288$74,787$89,220$116,338
Adjustments for Features0-7,637-10,186-13,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,288$67,150$79,034$102,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,884$35,421

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2018201720172017
ModelQ3GLSGLSGLS
Trim2.0 TFSIGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,650$11,855$14,595$18,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,205$10,945$14,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,637-10,186-13,767

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182017
ModelQ3GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in121.1 in
Length172.8 in202.0 in
Width72.1 in76.1 in
Height62.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 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
16.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.749.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

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%
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
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested157594%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested174071%
Total Not Requested70029%

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