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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: $45,937 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | ||
| Difference: $71,893 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,501 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | ||
| Difference: $67,144 | ||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | GL63 AMG | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $116,925 | $39,500 |
| Base Invoice | $108,740 | $36,736 |
| Prestige Package | 8,600 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |
| Cargo net | 155 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | 300 | |
| Prestige Package | 7,998 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |
| Cargo net | 144 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | 280 | |
| Options (change) | 0 | 9,630 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 8,958 |
| Destination | 905 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $117,830 | $45,937 |
| Total Invoice | $109,645 | $42,501 |
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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: $58,688 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,856 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | GL63 AMG | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 550hp V8 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/17 MPG | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 830, 14 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 295/40-21 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $117,830 | $45,937 |
| Adjustments for Features | -13,205 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $104,625 | $45,937 |
| Total Invoice | $109,645 | $42,501 |
| Adjustments for Features | -12,288 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $97,357 | $42,501 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | GL63 AMG | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 door closers | $300 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | |
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $19,505 | $6,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $13,205 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -12,288 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | GL | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 201.6 in | 169.8 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,687 lb. | 4,012 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 52.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 35.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 35.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 3415 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 2000 | 37% |
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