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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,572 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | |||
| Difference: $30,808 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,721 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | |||
| Difference: $28,934 | |||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | GL | GL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | GL450 / GL350 | GL550 | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $62,570 | $85,300 | $38,900 |
| Base Invoice | $58,190 | $79,329 | $36,178 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,930 | ||
| Lighting Package | 985 | ||
| Cargo tray | 160 | 160 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 575 | |
| Proximity key | 1,140 | ||
| Cargo organizer | 70 | ||
| Cargo net | 150 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | 300 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,795 | ||
| Lighting Package | 916 | ||
| Cargo tray | 149 | 149 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 536 | |
| Proximity key | 1,060 | ||
| Cargo organizer | 65 | ||
| Cargo net | 139 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | ||
| Heated front seats | 467 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | 280 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,935 | 160 | 1,890 |
| Options (change) | 4,590 | 149 | 1,761 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 950 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $68,380 | $86,335 | $37,572 |
| Total Invoice | $63,655 | $80,353 | $34,721 |
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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: $25,353 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,856 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | GL | GL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | GL450 / GL350 | GL550 | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 335hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 610, 12 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $68,380 | $86,335 | $37,572 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,455 | -11,635 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,925 | $74,700 | $37,572 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,775 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $63,655 | $80,353 | $34,721 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,078 | -10,829 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,577 | $69,524 | $34,721 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,947 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | GL | GL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | GL450 / GL350 | GL550 | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $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 | |
| Cargo tray | $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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| 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 | $11,120 | $17,300 | $5,665 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,455 | $11,635 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,078 | -10,829 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 |
| Model | GL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 169.8 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,347 lb. | 3,617 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 36.9 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 | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 52.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.4 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 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
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