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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: $34,400

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $24,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,961

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $22,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelGLA3
TrimGL450 / GL3202.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $58,200 $29,950
Base Invoice $54,126 $27,853
Leather seating surfaces 2,130  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Aluminum roof rails   500
Rear side airbags   350
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,981  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443
3.0L V6 Diesel -930  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Aluminum roof rails   466
Rear side airbags   325
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 1,850 4,925
Options (change) 1,721 4,583
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax -1,800 -1,300
Total Price $59,125 $34,400
Total Invoice $54,922 $31,961

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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: $18,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,397
Model Year20092010
ModelGLA3
TrimGL450 / GL3202.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$59,125$34,400
Adjustments for Features-5,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,135$34,400
Total Invoice$54,922$31,961
Adjustments for Features-5,5640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,358$31,961

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092010
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 
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 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
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 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 
Total Value of Features$10,680$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5640

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092010
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 Weight5,313 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 Headroom38.2 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105563%
Total Not Requested62537%

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