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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,632

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $27,783

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,777

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $26,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelGLGLA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $60,950 $82,850 $39,500
Base Invoice $56,684 $77,051 $36,736
Leather seating surfaces 1,900    
Lighting Package 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   575
Cargo net     155
Universal garage door opener     295
Aluminum roof rails     300
Leather seating surfaces 1,767    
Lighting Package 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   536
Cargo net     144
Universal garage door opener     274
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 3,590 0 1,325
Options (change) 3,339 0 1,234
Destination 875 875 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $65,415 $83,725 $37,632
Total Invoice $60,898 $77,926 $34,777

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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: $22,493
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,196
Model Year201020102018
ModelGLGLA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine335hp V8382hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8610, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/45-17
Total Price$65,415$83,725$37,632
Adjustments for Features-5,290-11,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,125$72,355$37,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,230$0
Total Invoice$60,898$77,926$34,777
Adjustments for Features-4,925-10,5820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,973$67,344$34,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,371$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201020102018
ModelGLGLA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards $350 
Skid plates $150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,205$17,285$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,290$11,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,925-10,5820

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20102018
ModelGLA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in103.5 in
Length200.6 in169.8 in
Width76.0 in70.3 in
Height72.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.4 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 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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