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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: $38,120

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $21,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,510

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelGLAA3A3
TrimAMG GLA452.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,900 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $46,407 $25,035 $33,364
Interior Package 1,500    
Premium Package 2,750    
Garmin Map Pilot 625    
Convenience Package 400 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,100 1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850 1,150 1,150
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
S Line Package   2,000  
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Sport Package   1,400 1,400
Interior Package 1,395    
Premium Package 2,558    
Garmin Map Pilot 581    
Convenience Package 372 1,675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 441 441
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,023 1,023
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791 1,069 1,069
Navigation system   1,813 1,813
S Line Package   1,860  
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Sport Package   1,303 1,303
Options (change) 8,325 10,375 6,575
Options (change) 7,743 9,650 6,115
Destination 925 825 825
Total Price $59,150 $38,120 $43,275
Total Invoice $55,075 $35,510 $40,304

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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: $12,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,166
Model Year201720092009
ModelGLAA3A3
TrimAMG GLA452.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine375hp I4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS7M6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$59,150$38,120$43,275
Adjustments for Features-9,0200-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,130$38,120$40,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,505
Total Invoice$55,075$35,510$40,304
Adjustments for Features-8,3990-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,676$35,510$37,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3

Model Year201720092009
ModelGLAA3A3
TrimAMG GLA452.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Chronometer$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$9,975$955$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,020$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,3990-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172009
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 AMG GLA45

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested125076%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15046%
Total Not Requested17554%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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 lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested110588%
Total Not Requested15012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

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