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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: $36,145

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,679

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelGLAGLAA3A3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $25,361 $28,134
Multimedia Package 2,480 2,480    
Premium Package 2,300 2,300    
Interior Package 1,700 1,500    
Xenon HID headlights 850      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,100 1,100
Rear side airbags 420 420 350 350
Special order charge 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475 475
Aluminum roof rails     500 500
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package     500 500
iPod integration     -200 -200
Multimedia Package 2,306 2,306    
Premium Package 2,139 2,139    
Interior Package 1,581 1,395    
Xenon HID headlights 791      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,023 1,023
Rear side airbags 391 391 325 325
Special order charge 233      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 443 443
Aluminum roof rails     466 466
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package     466 466
iPod integration     -186 -186
Options (change) 11,170 9,870 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 10,389 9,179 7,443 7,443
Destination 925 925 875 875
Total Price $43,395 $59,095 $36,145 $39,125
Total Invoice $40,423 $55,023 $33,679 $36,452

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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: $700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $643
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelGLAGLAA3A3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4355hp I4200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionS7S7M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,395$59,095$36,145$39,125
Adjustments for Features-6,550-9,0500-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$50,045$36,145$38,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,200$0$1,930
Total Invoice$40,423$55,023$33,679$36,452
Adjustments for Features-6,101-8,4260-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,322$46,597$33,679$35,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,275$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3

Model Year2015201520112011
ModelGLAGLAA3A3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
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$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
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 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
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  
Rear spoiler$200$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  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
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
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  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,905$10,405$1,355$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,550$9,050$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,101-8,4260-978

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152011
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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