Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2011 Audi A3 / S3 Audi A3 / S3 2016

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,802

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $48,683

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,004

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $45,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelGLA3 / S3
TrimGL550A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,450 $37,900
Base Invoice $78,539 $35,248
Cargo tray 160  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo organizer   70
Cargo net   150
iPod integration   350
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   500
Cargo tray 149  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo organizer   65
Cargo net   139
iPod integration   325
Heated front seats   467
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 160 2,145
Options (change) 149 1,999
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $85,485 $36,802
Total Invoice $79,563 $34,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,823
Model Year20112016
ModelGLA3 / S3
TrimGL550A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21205/55-16
Total Price$85,485$36,802
Adjustments for Features-11,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,950$36,802
Total Invoice$79,563$34,004
Adjustments for Features-10,7360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,827$34,004

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

Model Year20112016
ModelGLA3 / S3
TrimGL550A3 e-tron
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 app $25
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, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 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-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,760$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,7360

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

Model Year20112016
ModelGLA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in103.5 in
Length200.6 in169.8 in
Width76.0 in70.3 in
Height72.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,545 lb.3,903 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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