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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: $36,732

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $32,913

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,939

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $30,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132016
ModelGLGLGLGLA3 / S3
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMGA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $62,400 $63,900 $86,900 $116,925 $37,900
Base Invoice $58,032 $59,427 $80,817 $108,740 $35,248
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720     575
Proximity key 650 650      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Roof rails         500
Cargo net         150
iPod integration         350
Heated front seats         500
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670     536
Proximity key 605 605      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Roof rails         467
Cargo net         139
iPod integration         325
Heated front seats         467
Options (change) 6,340 6,340 1,090 0 2,075
Options (change) 5,898 5,898 1,014 0 1,934
Destination 905 905 905 905 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $69,645 $71,145 $88,895 $117,830 $36,732
Total Invoice $64,835 $66,230 $82,736 $109,645 $33,939

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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: $25,023
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,551
Model Year20132013201320132016
ModelGLGLGLGLA3 / S3
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMGA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T7T7T7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21205/55-16
Total Price$69,645$71,145$88,895$117,830$36,732
Adjustments for Features-7,890-7,890-13,520-17,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,755$63,255$75,375$99,885$36,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$13,620$38,130$0
Total Invoice$64,835$66,230$82,736$109,645$33,939
Adjustments for Features-7,345-7,345-12,583-16,6980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,490$58,885$70,153$92,947$33,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$12,663$35,457$0

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

Model Year20132013201320132016
ModelGLGLGLGLA3 / S3
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMGA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Power door closers  $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention   $150 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0
9 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Running boards  $350$350 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150 
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power release, second row seats   $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,105$13,105$18,735$23,160$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,890$7,890$13,520$17,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,345-7,345-12,583-16,6980

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

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

Model Year20132016
ModelGLA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.0 in103.5 in
Length201.6 in169.8 in
Width76.4 in70.3 in
Height72.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,402 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.4 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 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		93.8 ft339.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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