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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $40,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $37,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelGLSGLSGLSA3A3
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $22,998 $31,561
Lighting Package 1,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     450 450
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090   1,100 1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Cold Weather Package       700 700
Sport Package       1,800  
Convenience Package       675  
Navigation system       1,950 1,950
Sound Package       900  
Satellite radio       350 350
Rear side airbags       350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link       435 435
Xenon HID headlights       650 800
Lighting Package 1,293        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     410 410
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014   1,001 1,001
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Cold Weather Package       637 637
Sport Package       1,638  
Convenience Package       614  
Navigation system       1,787 1,775
Sound Package       819  
Satellite radio       319 319
Rear side airbags       319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link       396 396
Xenon HID headlights       592 728
Options (change) 4,820 1,090 0 9,360 6,135
Options (change) 4,484 1,014 0 8,532 5,585
Destination 995 995 995 720 720
Total Price $75,365 $97,035 $126,295 $34,820 $40,835
Total Invoice $70,161 $90,313 $117,524 $32,250 $37,866

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,578
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelGLSGLSGLSA3A3
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T7M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$75,365$97,035$126,295$34,820$40,835
Adjustments for Features-10,025-16,955-19,9050-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,340$80,080$106,390$34,820$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,740$41,050$0$2,715
Total Invoice$70,161$90,313$117,524$32,250$37,866
Adjustments for Features-9,333-15,780-18,5230-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,828$74,533$99,001$32,250$34,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,705$38,173$0$2,556

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelGLSGLSGLSA3A3
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Power door closers $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Ski sack   $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100  
App support $0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,365$20,295$23,245$3,340$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,025$16,955$19,905$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,333-15,780-18,5230-3,060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182006
ModelGLSA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in101.5 in
Length202.0 in168.7 in
Width76.1 in69.5 in
Height72.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested180588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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