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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,025

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $22,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,151

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $21,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEQ3
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $31,800
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $29,574
Premium 2 Package 6,190 2,120 2,000      
Parktronic Package 970 970 970      
Multicontour front seats 1,100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     575
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
designo Package     4,200      
Wheels, dark finish         500  
Prestige Package           4,700
Premium Plus Package           2,700
Sport Plus Package           950
Wood trim           350
Premium 2 Package 5,757 1,972 1,860      
Parktronic Package 902 902 902      
Multicontour front seats 1,023          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     536
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
designo Package     3,906      
Wheels, dark finish         465  
Prestige Package           4,370
Premium Plus Package           2,512
Sport Plus Package           884
Wood trim           325
Options (change) 11,600 6,430 8,890 1,000 1,500 9,275
Options (change) 10,789 5,981 8,268 930 1,395 8,627
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 950
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $64,795 $75,175 $72,500 $104,545 $112,195 $42,025
Total Invoice $60,330 $69,984 $67,209 $97,297 $104,411 $39,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,566
Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEQ3
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14465, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21255/40-19
Total Price$64,795$75,175$72,500$104,545$112,195$42,025
Adjustments for Features-3,880-6,605-7,580-8,205-8,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,915$68,570$64,920$96,340$103,340$42,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,655$4,005$35,425$42,425$0
Total Invoice$60,330$69,984$67,209$97,297$104,411$39,151
Adjustments for Features-3,613-6,149-7,027-7,636-8,2410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,717$63,835$60,182$89,661$96,170$39,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,118$3,465$32,944$39,453$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi Q3

Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEQ3
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Black grille (optional)     $0
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
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$40 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input     $50
iPod integration     $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Massage, driver seat$100     
Massage, passenger seat$100     
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish    $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,230$9,955$10,930$11,555$12,205$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,880$6,605$7,580$8,205$8,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,613-6,149-7,027-7,636-8,2410

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20182017
ModelGLEQ3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in102.5 in
Length189.1 in172.8 in
Width75.8 in72.1 in
Height70.7 in62.6 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

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 headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested294065%
Total Not Requested155035%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%

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 headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%
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 headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
LED headlights500Yes
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested204073%
Total Not Requested75027%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested117592%
Total Not Requested1008%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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