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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: $37,200

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $34,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,565

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $32,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelGLA3
TrimGL350 BlueTEC2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $62,400 $29,950
Base Invoice $58,032 $27,853
Premium 1 Package 3,500  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,100
Cold Weather Package   500
Convenience Package   1,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Navigation system   2,000
iPod integration   -200
Rear side airbags   350
Aluminum roof rails   500
Premium 1 Package 3,255  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,023
Cold Weather Package   466
Convenience Package   930
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Navigation system   1,860
iPod integration   -186
Rear side airbags   325
Aluminum roof rails   466
Options (change) 8,220 7,725
Options (change) 7,646 7,187
Destination 905 825
Gas Tax 0 -1,300
Total Price $71,525 $37,200
Total Invoice $66,583 $34,565

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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: $24,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,751
Model Year20132010
ModelGLA3
TrimGL350 BlueTEC2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$71,525$37,200
Adjustments for Features-9,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,570$37,200
Total Invoice$66,583$34,565
Adjustments for Features-9,2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,316$34,565

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132010
ModelGLA3
TrimGL350 BlueTEC2.0 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 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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Total Value of Features$12,520$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,2670

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132010
ModelGLA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.0 in101.5 in
Length201.6 in168.7 in
Width76.4 in69.5 in
Height72.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,467 lb.3,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		93.8 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested121554%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155593%
Total Not Requested1257%

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