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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,970

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $1,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,195

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $1,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLA
TrimRS 3AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,200 $50,600
Base Invoice $52,828 $47,058
Technology Package 3,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Carbon fiber trim 600 950
Sport exhaust   650
Premium Package   1,800
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,700
Multimedia Package   2,300
Convenience Package   400
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Adaptive dampers - electrical   850
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Technology Package 2,976  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302 1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Carbon fiber trim 558 884
Sport exhaust   605
Premium Package   1,674
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package   1,581
Multimedia Package   2,139
Convenience Package   372
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Adaptive dampers - electrical   791
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326
Options (change) 5,775 13,200
Options (change) 5,372 12,278
Destination 995 995
Total Price $62,970 $64,795
Total Invoice $59,195 $60,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $317
Model Year20192018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLA
TrimRS 3AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine394hp I5375hp I4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/45-19
Total Price$62,970$64,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,970$63,235
Total Invoice$59,195$60,331
Adjustments for Features0-1,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,195$58,878

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20192018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLA
TrimRS 3AMG GLA45
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Color seat belts $0
Interior trim, special color $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$8,065$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,453

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLA

Model Year20192018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3GLA
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in173.9 in
Width70.7 in71.0 in
Height55.7 in60.0 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.343.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested116549%
Total Not Requested120051%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG GLA45

Sport exhaust
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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