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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,700

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $64,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,959

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $60,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelGLEGLEA3
TrimAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $99,950 $107,100 $29,950
Base Invoice $92,954 $99,603 $27,853
Convenience Package 490 490 1,000
Rear side airbags 420 420 350
Special order charge 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,100
Navigation system     2,000
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Titanium Sport Package     2,000
Cold Weather Package     500
iPod integration     -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Convenience Package 456 456 930
Rear side airbags 391 391 325
Special order charge 233 233  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,023
Navigation system     1,860
Premium Plus Package     1,860
Titanium Sport Package     1,860
Cold Weather Package     466
iPod integration     -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 2,250 2,250 9,225
Options (change) 2,094 2,094 8,581
Destination 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $103,125 $110,275 $38,700
Total Invoice $95,973 $102,622 $35,959

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,771
Model Year201620162010
ModelGLEGLEA3
TrimAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine550hp V8577hp V8140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20295/35-21225/40-18
Total Price$103,125$110,275$38,700
Adjustments for Features-13,155-13,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,970$96,470$38,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$0
Total Invoice$95,973$102,622$35,959
Adjustments for Features-12,243-12,8470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,730$89,775$35,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,045$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3

Model Year201620162010
ModelGLEGLEA3
TrimAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
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 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Carbon fiber engine cover $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$16,345$16,995$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,155$13,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,243-12,8470

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162010
ModelGLEA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in101.5 in
Length189.1 in168.7 in
Width75.8 in69.5 in
Height70.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.3,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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