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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,077

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $59,028

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,423

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $55,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGLEA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG GLE63A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $102,550 $39,500
Base Invoice $95,372 $36,736
Premium 3 Package 2,890  
Rear side airbags 420  
Special order charge 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Premium Plus Package   3,100
Prestige Package   8,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Metal pedals   195
Aluminum roof rails   300
Premium 3 Package 2,688  
Rear side airbags 391  
Special order charge 233  
Panoramic sunroof 930  
Premium Plus Package   2,884
Prestige Package   7,998
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Metal pedals   182
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 4,560 12,770
Options (change) 4,242 11,880
Destination 995 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $108,105 $49,077
Total Invoice $100,609 $45,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,689
Model Year20182018
ModelGLEA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG GLE63A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine550hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$108,105$49,077
Adjustments for Features-9,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,975$49,077
Total Invoice$100,609$45,423
Adjustments for Features-8,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,112$45,423

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGLEA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG GLE63A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver 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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,555$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4970

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGLEA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in103.5 in
Length189.1 in169.8 in
Width75.8 in70.3 in
Height70.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,238 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested446582%
Total Not Requested95018%

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