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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,682

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $9,733

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,754

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $9,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelGLKA3 / S3
TrimGLK350A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $37,900
Base Invoice $33,015 $35,248
Leather seating surfaces 1,780  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Multimedia Package 3,000  
Lighting Package 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Rear spoiler 410  
Proximity key 1,140  
Satellite radio 455  
Heated front seats 750 500
AWD 2,000  
Navigation Plus Package   2,100
iPod integration   350
Roof rails   500
Leather seating surfaces 1,655  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lighting Package 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 536
Rear spoiler 381  
Proximity key 1,060  
Satellite radio 423  
Heated front seats 698 467
AWD 1,860  
Navigation Plus Package   1,954
iPod integration   325
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 12,040 4,025
Options (change) 11,196 3,749
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $48,415 $38,682
Total Invoice $45,086 $35,754

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,688
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,428
Model Year20112016
ModelGLKA3 / S3
TrimGLK350A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19205/55-16
Total Price$48,415$38,682
Adjustments for Features-2,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,370$38,682
Total Invoice$45,086$35,754
Adjustments for Features-1,9040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,182$35,754

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

Model Year20112016
ModelGLKA3 / S3
TrimGLK350A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,295$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9040

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

Model Year20112016
ModelGLKA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.5 in103.5 in
Length178.3 in169.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height66.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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