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

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

Lowest Total Price: $50,195

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $12,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,745

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $11,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelGLAA3 / S3
TrimGLA45 AMGS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,300 $41,100
Base Invoice $44,919 $38,224
Interior Package 1,500  
Premium Package 2,300  
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Proximity key 650  
Rear side airbags 420 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
Interior Package 1,395  
Premium Package 2,139  
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 511
Proximity key 605  
Rear side airbags 391 325
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
Options (change) 13,020 8,200
Options (change) 12,109 7,626
Destination 925 895
Total Price $62,245 $50,195
Total Invoice $57,953 $46,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,890
Model Year20152015
ModelGLAA3 / S3
TrimGLA45 AMGS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$62,245$50,195
Adjustments for Features-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,755$50,195
Total Invoice$57,953$46,745
Adjustments for Features-2,3180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,635$46,745

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

Model Year20152015
ModelGLAA3 / S3
TrimGLA45 AMGS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,105$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3180

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

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

Model Year20152015
ModelGLAA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length173.9 in175.4 in
Width71.0 in70.7 in
Height60.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.2 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		43.6 ft312.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested100076%
Total Not Requested31524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested230066%
Total Not Requested120034%

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