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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: $5,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,981

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $5,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelGLAGLAA3 / S3
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,850 $49,900 $37,900
Base Invoice $30,551 $46,407 $35,248
Interior Package 1,850 1,500  
Premium Package 2,750 2,750  
Parktronic Package 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575
Xenon HID headlights 850    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Metal pedals     195
iPod integration     350
Heated front seats     500
Roof rails     500
Interior Package 1,721 1,395  
Premium Package 2,558 2,558  
Parktronic Package 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 536
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) 8,620 7,420 2,120
Options (change) 8,018 6,901 1,976
Destination 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $42,395 $58,245 $36,777
Total Invoice $39,494 $54,233 $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: $1,733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,894
Model Year201720172016
ModelGLAGLAA3 / S3
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp 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$42,395$58,245$36,777
Adjustments for Features-3,885-6,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,510$51,760$36,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,250$0
Total Invoice$39,494$54,233$33,981
Adjustments for Features-3,619-6,0380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,875$48,195$33,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,320$0

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

Model Year201720172016
ModelGLAGLAA3 / S3
TrimGLA250AMG GLA45A3 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 climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
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 
Blind spot warning system$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 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
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
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 
Chronometer $100 
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,125$9,725$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,885$6,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,619-6,0380

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

Model Year20172016
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
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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