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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: $36,777

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $5,238

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,981

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $5,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelGLAGLAA3 / S3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,300 $48,300 $37,900
Base Invoice $29,109 $44,919 $35,248
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Interior Package 1,700 1,500  
Premium Package 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575
Proximity key 650 650  
Rear side airbags 420 420  
Special order charge 250    
Rearview camera 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Metal pedals     195
iPod integration     350
Heated front seats     500
Roof rails     500
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Interior Package 1,581 1,395  
Premium Package 2,139 2,139  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 536
Proximity key 605 605  
Rear side airbags 391 391  
Special order charge 233    
Rearview camera 419 419  
Xenon HID headlights 791    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Metal pedals     181
iPod integration     325
Heated front seats     467
Roof rails     467
Options (change) 9,790 8,490 2,120
Options (change) 9,107 7,897 1,976
Destination 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $42,015 $57,715 $36,777
Total Invoice $39,141 $53,741 $33,981

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,138
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,340
Model Year201520152016
ModelGLAGLAA3 / S3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4355hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS7S7S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19205/55-16
Total Price$42,015$57,715$36,777
Adjustments for Features-4,100-6,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,915$51,115$36,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,200$0
Total Invoice$39,141$53,741$33,981
Adjustments for Features-3,820-6,1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,321$47,595$33,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,274$0

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

Model Year201520152016
ModelGLAGLAA3 / S3
TrimGLA250GLA45 AMGA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Dual-mode exhaust $250 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
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$75
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,115$9,615$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,100$6,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,820-6,1460

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

Model Year20152016
ModelGLAA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length173.9 in169.8 in
Width71.0 in70.3 in
Height60.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.6 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
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 Requested82547%
Total Not Requested92553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
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 Requested82547%
Total Not Requested92553%

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