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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: $37,895

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $8,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,305

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $8,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelGLKA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimGLK350A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,880 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $33,368 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Lighting Package 985        
Obstacle detection, rear 800        
Multimedia Package 3,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,780        
Satellite radio 455        
Heated front seats 750        
Aluminum trim 320        
Proximity key 650        
Rear spoiler 410        
Navigation Plus Package   2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Premium Plus Package   2,550 2,550 2,550  
Driver Assistance Package   1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
235/35YR19         1,500
Lighting Package 916        
Obstacle detection, rear 744        
Multimedia Package 2,790        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 511 511 511 511
Leather seating surfaces 1,655        
Satellite radio 423        
Heated front seats 698        
Aluminum trim 298        
Proximity key 605        
Rear spoiler 381        
Navigation Plus Package   2,418 2,418 2,418 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,371 2,371 2,371  
Driver Assistance Package   1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302
235/35YR19         1,397
Options (change) 9,870 7,100 7,100 7,100 6,050
Options (change) 9,179 6,602 6,602 6,602 5,628
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $46,625 $37,895 $40,595 $41,195 $48,045
Total Invoice $43,422 $35,305 $37,815 $38,373 $44,747

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,888
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelGLKA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimGLK350A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT7S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$46,625$37,895$40,595$41,195$48,045
Adjustments for Features-1,32000-1,700-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,305$37,895$40,595$39,495$44,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$1,600$6,500
Total Invoice$43,422$35,305$37,815$38,373$44,747
Adjustments for Features-1,22900-1,584-3,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,193$35,305$37,815$36,789$41,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,510$1,484$6,043

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

Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelGLKA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimGLK350A3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat$50    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive$15    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights$50    
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   $100
Leather door panel trim$250    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,995$3,675$3,675$5,375$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$0$0$1,700$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,22900-1,584-3,399

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

Model Year20122015
ModelGLKA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in103.8 in
Length178.3 in175.4 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height66.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.5 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 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft312.3 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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