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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: $35,795

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,354

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelGLAGLAA3A3
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,400 $50,600 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $31,062 $47,058 $25,361 $28,134
Interior Package 1,700      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625    
Convenience Package 400 400 1,275 1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,100 1,100
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700    
Aluminum roof rails     500 500
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package     500 500
iPod integration     -200 -200
Interior Package 1,581      
Premium Package 1,674 1,674    
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581    
Convenience Package 372 372 1,186 1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 443 443
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,023 1,023
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791      
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581    
Aluminum roof rails     466 466
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package     466 466
iPod integration     -186 -186
Options (change) 7,575 6,725 7,650 7,650
Options (change) 7,045 6,254 7,118 7,118
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $41,970 $58,320 $35,795 $38,775
Total Invoice $39,102 $54,307 $33,354 $36,127

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA GLA250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelGLAGLAA3A3
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4375hp I4200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionS7S7M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,970$58,320$35,795$38,775
Adjustments for Features-6,220-8,8200-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,750$49,500$35,795$37,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,750$0$1,930
Total Invoice$39,102$54,307$33,354$36,127
Adjustments for Features-5,795-8,2130-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,307$46,094$33,354$35,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,787$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelGLAGLAA3A3
TrimGLA250AMG GLA452.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$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$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Color seat belts $0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Interior trim, special color $0  
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$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,475$11,075$2,255$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,220$8,820$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,795-8,2130-978

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182012
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 GLA250

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
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
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40042%
Total Not Requested55058%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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