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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: $45,977

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $15,518

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,539

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $14,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGLAA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG GLA45A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,600 $39,500
Base Invoice $47,058 $36,736
Premium Package 1,800  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,700  
Convenience Package 400  
Multimedia Package 2,300  
Driver Assistance Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Prestige Package   8,600
Metal pedals   195
Aluminum roof rails   300
Premium Package 1,674  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,581  
Convenience Package 372  
Multimedia Package 2,139  
Driver Assistance Package 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Prestige Package   7,998
Metal pedals   182
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 9,900 9,670
Options (change) 9,207 8,996
Destination 995 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $61,495 $45,977
Total Invoice $57,260 $42,539

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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: $12,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,639
Model Year20182018
ModelGLAA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG GLA45A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine375hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$61,495$45,977
Adjustments for Features-3,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,185$45,977
Total Invoice$57,260$42,539
Adjustments for Features-3,0820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,178$42,539

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGLAA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG GLA45A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
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 
Body kit$0 
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
App support$0 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts$0 
Interior trim, special color$0 
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,375$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0820

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

Model Year20182018
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
LED headlights500No
Cornering lights50No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested286553%
Total Not Requested255047%

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