Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2007 Audi A3 Audi A3 2012

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,450

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $21,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,964

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $19,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelGLA3
TrimGL450 / GL3202.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,900 $30,250
Base Invoice $51,057 $28,134
Lighting Package 900  
Sunroof Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,650  
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,500  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Aluminum roof rails   500
Rear side airbags   350
Wood trim   400
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Lighting Package 837  
Sunroof Package 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,534  
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,325  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Aluminum roof rails   466
Rear side airbags   325
Wood trim   372
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 2,250 5,325
Options (change) 2,092 4,955
Destination 775 875
Total Price $57,925 $36,450
Total Invoice $53,924 $33,964

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,528
Model Year20072012
ModelGLA3
TrimGL450 / GL3202.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$57,925$36,450
Adjustments for Features-5,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,090$36,450
Total Invoice$53,924$33,964
Adjustments for Features-5,4320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,492$33,964

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072012
ModelGLA3
TrimGL450 / GL3202.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$9,765$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4320

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072012
ModelGLA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in101.5 in
Length200.3 in168.7 in
Width75.6 in69.5 in
Height72.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,296 lb.3,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested105567%
Total Not Requested52533%

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