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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: $34,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $32,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920062006
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEA3A3
TrimGLE400AMG GLE43AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,700 $68,150 $103,050 $110,200 $24,740 $33,980
Premium 2 Package 6,190 2,120        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720     450 450
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 350 350
Special order charge 250 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,100 1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Aluminum trim 0 0        
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Sport Package         1,800  
Convenience Package         675  
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Sound Package         900  
Satellite radio         350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link         435 435
Xenon HID headlights         650 800
Premium 2 Package 5,757 1,972        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670     410 410
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 319 319
Special order charge 233 233 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 1,001 1,001
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Aluminum trim 0 0        
Cold Weather Package         637 637
Sport Package         1,638  
Convenience Package         614  
Navigation system         1,787 1,775
Sound Package         819  
Satellite radio         319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link         396 396
Xenon HID headlights         592 728
Options (change) 10,200 6,130 1,670 1,670 9,360 6,135
Options (change) 9,488 5,703 1,554 1,554 8,532 5,585
Destination 995 995 995 995 720 720
Total Price $66,895 $75,275 $105,715 $112,865 $34,820 $40,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,052
Model Year201920192019201920062006
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEA3A3
TrimGLE400AMG GLE43AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6385hp V6550hp V8577hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7T7M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20295/35-21225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$66,895$75,275$105,715$112,865$34,820$40,835
Adjustments for Features-10,290-12,090-14,540-14,5400-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,605$63,185$91,175$98,325$34,820$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,580$34,570$41,720$0$2,715

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3

Model Year201920192019201920062006
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEA3A3
TrimGLE400AMG GLE43AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
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  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Ski sack    $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100$100
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,230$14,030$16,480$16,480$1,940$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,290$12,090$14,540$14,540$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,613-1,076-351-3280-3,060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3

Model Year20192006
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 Weight4,752 lb.3,264 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 GLE400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90020%
Total Not Requested359080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested170094%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested190593%
Total Not Requested1507%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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