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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: $39,145

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $28,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,472

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $26,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelGLA3
TrimGL450 / GL3502.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $60,950 $30,250
Base Invoice $56,684 $28,134
Premium 1 Package 3,950  
Lighting Package 970  
Leather seating surfaces 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Obstacle detection, rear 790  
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000  
Aluminum roof rails   500
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Rear side airbags   350
iPod integration   -200
Premium 1 Package 3,674  
Lighting Package 902  
Leather seating surfaces 1,767  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
3.0L V6 Diesel -930  
Aluminum roof rails   466
Navigation system   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Rear side airbags   325
iPod integration   -186
Options (change) 7,330 8,000
Options (change) 6,818 7,443
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax -1,800 0
Total Price $67,355 $39,145
Total Invoice $62,577 $36,472

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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: $19,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,180
Model Year20102013
ModelGLA3
TrimGL450 / GL3502.0 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, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$67,355$39,145
Adjustments for Features-8,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,825$39,145
Total Invoice$62,577$36,472
Adjustments for Features-7,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,652$36,472

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102013
ModelGLA3
TrimGL450 / GL3502.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
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
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 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$12,420$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9250

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102013
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 Weight5,423 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
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested129055%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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