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

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,090

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,688

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelGLAGLAA3A3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $24,115 $32,471
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Premium Package 2,300 2,300    
Interior Package 1,700 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,100 1,100
Xenon HID headlights 850   800 800
Rear side airbags 420 420 350 350
Special order charge 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 450 450
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
S Line Package     2,500  
Convenience Package     350  
Heated front seats     450 450
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
iPod integration     0 0
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Premium Package 2,139 2,139    
Interior Package 1,581 1,395    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,023 1,023
Xenon HID headlights 791   745 745
Rear side airbags 391 391 325 325
Special order charge 233      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 418 418
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
S Line Package     2,326  
Convenience Package     325  
Heated front seats     418 418
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
iPod integration     0 0
Options (change) 10,200 8,900 8,385 5,535
Options (change) 9,487 8,277 7,798 5,147
Destination 925 925 775 775
Total Price $42,425 $58,125 $35,090 $41,225
Total Invoice $39,521 $54,121 $32,688 $38,393

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $974
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelGLAGLAA3A3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4355hp I4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS7S7M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$42,425$58,125$35,090$41,225
Adjustments for Features-6,290-8,7900-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,135$49,335$35,090$38,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,200$0$3,285
Total Invoice$39,521$54,121$32,688$38,393
Adjustments for Features-5,859-8,1840-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,662$45,937$32,688$35,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,275$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3

Model Year2015201520082008
ModelGLAGLAA3A3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$7,380$9,880$1,090$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,290$8,790$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,859-8,1840-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152008
ModelGLAA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length173.9 in168.7 in
Width71.0 in69.5 in
Height60.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97556%
Total Not Requested77544%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested49044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97556%
Total Not Requested77544%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested243092%
Total Not Requested2258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%

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