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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,857 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | ||
| Difference: $26,683 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,427 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | ||
| Difference: $25,096 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $55,900 | $39,500 |
| Base Invoice | $51,987 | $36,736 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 2,100 | |
| Premium II Package | 8,600 | |
| Cargo tray | 160 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 575 |
| Proximity key | 1,110 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | |
| Prestige Package | 8,600 | |
| Cargo organizer | 75 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | 300 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,953 | |
| Premium II Package | 7,998 | |
| Cargo tray | 149 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 536 |
| Proximity key | 1,032 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | |
| Prestige Package | 7,998 | |
| Cargo organizer | 70 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | 280 | |
| Options (change) | 15,765 | 9,550 |
| Options (change) | 14,661 | 8,884 |
| Destination | 875 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $72,540 | $45,857 |
| Total Invoice | $67,523 | $42,427 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,138 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,865 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 335hp V8 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/60-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $72,540 | $45,857 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,545 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $67,995 | $45,857 |
| Total Invoice | $67,523 | $42,427 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,231 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $63,292 | $42,427 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | |
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $13,785 | $9,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,545 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,231 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 169.8 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,281 lb. | 3,617 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 52.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3475 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 2215 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 3440 | 64% |
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