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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: $38,725

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $23,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,067

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $21,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelGLA3
TrimGL450 / GL3203.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $58,200 $34,915
Base Invoice $54,126 $32,471
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 450
Leather seating surfaces 2,130  
Cold Weather Package   700
Rear side airbags   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 418
Leather seating surfaces 1,981  
Cold Weather Package   650
Rear side airbags   325
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 2,850 3,035
Options (change) 2,651 2,821
Destination 875 775
Total Price $61,925 $38,725
Total Invoice $57,652 $36,067

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,475
Model Year20092008
ModelGLA3
TrimGL450 / GL3203.2 S line
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)275/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$61,925$38,725
Adjustments for Features-4,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,510$38,725
Total Invoice$57,652$36,067
Adjustments for Features-4,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,542$36,067

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092008
ModelGLA3
TrimGL450 / GL3203.2 S line
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
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 
Ski sack $50
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
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 
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 recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,105$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1100

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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 Year20092008
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 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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