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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,915 Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $25,020 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,973 Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $23,142 | ||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $58,200 | $32,600 |
| Base Invoice | $54,126 | $30,318 |
| Premium II Package | 8,650 | |
| Cargo tray | 160 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 2,130 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | -1,000 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |
| Cargo organizer | 70 | |
| Premium II Package | 8,044 | |
| Cargo tray | 149 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,981 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 511 |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | -930 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | |
| Cargo organizer | 65 | |
| Options (change) | 10,660 | 9,420 |
| Options (change) | 9,914 | 8,760 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | -1,800 | 0 |
| Total Price | $67,935 | $42,915 |
| Total Invoice | $63,115 | $39,973 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,345 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,012 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 D | 150hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/23 MPG | 31/43 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/50-20 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $67,935 | $42,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,675 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,260 | $42,915 |
| Total Invoice | $63,115 | $39,973 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,130 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,985 | $39,973 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| 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 recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $13,250 | $5,575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,675 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,130 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | GL | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,313 lb. | 3,241 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 36.5 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 | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.1 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 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3175 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 2305 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1040 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 32% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2150 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1475 | 41% |
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