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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: $37,665

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $23,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920132013
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEA3A3
TrimGLE400AMG GLE43AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,700 $68,150 $103,050 $110,200 $27,270 $30,250
Garmin Map Pilot 625          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720     475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
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
Aluminum trim 0 0        
Premium 2 Package   2,120        
Navigation system         2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package         2,000 2,000
Convenience Package         1,275 1,275
Titanium Sport Package         2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package         500 500
iPod integration         -200 -200
Garmin Map Pilot 581          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670     443 443
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 325 325
Special order charge 233 233 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 1,023 1,023
Aluminum trim 0 0        
Premium 2 Package   1,972        
Navigation system         1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package         1,860 1,860
Convenience Package         1,186 1,186
Titanium Sport Package         1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package         466 466
iPod integration         -186 -186
Options (change) 4,635 6,130 1,670 1,670 9,500 9,500
Options (change) 4,312 5,703 1,554 1,554 8,837 8,837
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $61,330 $75,275 $105,715 $112,865 $37,665 $40,645

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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: $17,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,883
Model Year201920192019201920132013
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEA3A3
TrimGLE400AMG GLE43AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6385hp V6550hp V8577hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT9T9T7T7M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20295/35-21225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$61,330$75,275$105,715$112,865$37,665$40,645
Adjustments for Features-6,165-11,355-14,055-14,7050-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,165$63,920$91,660$98,160$37,665$39,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,755$36,495$42,995$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3

Model Year201920192019201920132013
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEA3A3
TrimGLE400AMG GLE43AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.0T2.0 TDI
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  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key $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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$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  
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  
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  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
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  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails    $250$250
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  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100  
App support $0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
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  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive $15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25  
Traffic information$25     
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150  
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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
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  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
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 $100
Total Value of Features$8,955$14,145$16,845$17,495$2,790$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,165$11,355$14,055$14,705$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-533-1,010-339-3320-978

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi A3

Model Year20192013
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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
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 trim100Yes
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 Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
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%

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 trim100Yes
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 Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
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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