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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: $38,025

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $21,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,421

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $20,054

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelGLA3
TrimGL450 / GL3203.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,900 $35,875
Base Invoice $51,987 $33,364
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 475
Leather seating surfaces 2,100  
Cold Weather Package   500
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 441
Leather seating surfaces 1,953  
Cold Weather Package   466
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 2,810 1,325
Options (change) 2,613 1,232
Destination 875 825
Total Price $59,585 $38,025
Total Invoice $55,475 $35,421

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,037
Model Year20082009
ModelGLA3
TrimGL450 / GL3203.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine335hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$59,585$38,025
Adjustments for Features-4,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,270$38,025
Total Invoice$55,475$35,421
Adjustments for Features-4,0170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,458$35,421

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
ModelGLA3
TrimGL450 / GL3203.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$9,405$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0170

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
ModelGLA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in101.5 in
Length200.6 in168.7 in
Width76.0 in69.5 in
Height72.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,280 lb.3,660 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 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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