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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $51,695 Audi A3 / S3 S3 | |||||
| Difference: $21,565 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,142 Audi A3 / S3 S3 | |||||
| Difference: $19,775 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | AMG GLE43 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S | S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $67,750 | $66,700 | $102,550 | $109,700 | $41,100 |
| Base Invoice | $63,008 | $62,031 | $95,372 | $102,021 | $38,224 |
| Premium 3 Package | 5,010 | 4,890 | 2,890 | 2,890 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 350 |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 550 | ||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,370 | ||||
| Interior Sport Package | 1,000 | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 625 | 625 | |||
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,400 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | ||||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,500 | ||||
| Premium 3 Package | 4,659 | 4,548 | 2,688 | 2,688 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 930 | 930 | 930 | 930 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 325 |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | 233 | 233 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 511 | ||
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 1,274 | ||||
| Interior Sport Package | 930 | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 581 | 581 | |||
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,302 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | ||||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,397 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,020 | 9,650 | 5,185 | 5,185 | 9,700 |
| Options (change) | 8,390 | 8,976 | 4,823 | 4,823 | 9,023 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,085 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $77,765 | $73,260 | $108,730 | $115,880 | $51,695 |
| Total Invoice | $72,393 | $67,917 | $101,190 | $107,839 | $48,142 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,095 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,704 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | AMG GLE43 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S | S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 385hp V6 | 329hp V6 PiH | 550hp V8 | 577hp V8 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T9 | T7 | T7 | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/45-20 | 255/50-19 | 265/45-20 | 295/35-21 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $77,765 | $73,260 | $108,730 | $115,880 | $51,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,745 | -5,470 | -7,745 | -8,395 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $72,020 | $67,790 | $100,985 | $107,485 | $51,695 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,230 | $0 | $33,195 | $39,695 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $72,393 | $67,917 | $101,190 | $107,839 | $48,142 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,348 | -5,071 | -7,208 | -7,812 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $67,045 | $62,846 | $93,982 | $100,027 | $48,142 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $4,199 | $0 | $31,136 | $37,181 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | GLE | GLE | GLE | GLE | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | AMG GLE43 | GLE550e | AMG GLE63 | AMG GLE63 S | S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Metal accent plate, lower front fascia | $0 | ||||
| Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia | $0 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $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 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $12,670 | $12,395 | $14,670 | $15,320 | $6,925 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,745 | $5,470 | $7,745 | $8,395 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,348 | -5,071 | -7,208 | -7,812 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | GLE | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 189.1 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,651 lb. | 3,176 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.4 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.4 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.3 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2600 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2600 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S
| Premium 3 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot collision prevention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| 235/35YR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2900 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 17% |
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