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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,797

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $13,448

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,161

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $12,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelGLAA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGLA45 AMGA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,300 $38,900
Base Invoice $44,919 $36,178
Premium Package 2,300  
Interior Package 1,500  
Multimedia Package 2,480  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Proximity key 650  
Rear side airbags 420  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Prestige Package   8,650
Premium Plus Package   3,100
Metal pedals   195
Universal garage door opener   295
Aluminum roof rails   300
Premium Package 2,139  
Interior Package 1,395  
Multimedia Package 2,306  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Driver Assistance Package 2,325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Proximity key 605  
Rear side airbags 391  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Prestige Package   8,046
Premium Plus Package   2,884
Metal pedals   181
Universal garage door opener   274
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 13,020 13,115
Options (change) 12,109 12,201
Destination 925 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $62,245 $48,797
Total Invoice $57,953 $45,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,184
Model Year20152017
ModelGLAA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGLA45 AMGA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine355hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$62,245$48,797
Adjustments for Features-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,370$48,797
Total Invoice$57,953$45,161
Adjustments for Features-3,6080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,345$45,161

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20152017
ModelGLAA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimGLA45 AMGA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$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 
Total Value of Features$9,290$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6080

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20152017
ModelGLAA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length173.9 in169.8 in
Width71.0 in70.3 in
Height60.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.4,012 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA45 AMG

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested140080%
Total Not Requested35020%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested336561%
Total Not Requested215039%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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