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

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,275

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $2,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,304

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $2,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelGLKA3
TrimGLK3503.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,880 $35,875
Base Invoice $33,368 $33,364
Lighting Package 985  
COMAND System 1,330  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Rear spoiler 410  
Aluminum trim 320  
Satellite radio 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,780  
Heated front seats 750  
AWD 2,000  
Cold Weather Package   500
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,150
Sport Package   1,400
Lighting Package 916  
COMAND System 1,237  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 441
Rear spoiler 381  
Aluminum trim 298  
Satellite radio 423  
Leather seating surfaces 1,655  
Heated front seats 698  
AWD 1,860  
Cold Weather Package   466
Navigation system   1,813
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,069
Sport Package   1,303
Options (change) 8,750 6,575
Options (change) 8,137 6,115
Destination 875 825
Total Price $45,505 $43,275
Total Invoice $42,380 $40,304

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $907
Model Year20122009
ModelGLKA3
TrimGLK3503.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/40-18
Total Price$45,505$43,275
Adjustments for Features-1,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,250$43,275
Total Invoice$42,380$40,304
Adjustments for Features-1,1690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,211$40,304

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122009
ModelGLKA3
TrimGLK3503.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,695$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1690

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122009
ModelGLKA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.5 in101.5 in
Length178.3 in168.7 in
Width72.4 in69.5 in
Height66.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested14015%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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