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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: $38,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $37,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $35,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelGLSGLSGLSA3A3
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $25,035 $33,364
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800     1,150 1,150
Special order charge 250        
Lighting Package 1,390        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090   1,100 1,100
Navigation system       1,950 1,950
Convenience Package       1,800  
S Line Package       2,000  
Sport Package       1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Rear side airbags       350 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744     1,069 1,069
Special order charge 233        
Lighting Package 1,293        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     441 441
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014   1,023 1,023
Navigation system       1,813 1,813
Convenience Package       1,675  
S Line Package       1,860  
Sport Package       1,303 1,303
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Rear side airbags       325 325
Options (change) 5,870 1,090 0 10,725 6,925
Options (change) 5,461 1,014 0 9,975 6,440
Destination 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $76,415 $97,035 $126,295 $38,470 $43,625
Total Invoice $71,138 $90,313 $117,524 $35,835 $40,629

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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: $27,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,933
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelGLSGLSGLSA3A3
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.0T3.2
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)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$76,415$97,035$126,295$38,470$43,625
Adjustments for Features-10,065-16,245-20,0950-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,350$80,790$106,200$38,470$40,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,440$39,850$0$2,505
Total Invoice$71,138$90,313$117,524$35,835$40,629
Adjustments for Features-9,370-15,120-18,6990-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,768$75,193$98,825$35,835$38,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,425$37,057$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelGLSGLSGLSA3A3
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS632.0T3.2
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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
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  
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
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  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100  
App support $0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
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  
USB port$25$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$150    
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  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
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, passenger seat $150$150  
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, passenger seat$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, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
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  
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
Total Value of Features$13,355$19,535$23,385$3,290$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,065$16,245$20,095$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,370-15,120-18,6990-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182009
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
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested100580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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