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

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,990

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $54,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,595

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $50,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA3A3G-ClassG-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineG500G55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $88,200 $111,900
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $82,026 $104,067
S Line Package 2,500      
Convenience Package 350      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
S Line Package 2,326      
Convenience Package 325      
Cold Weather Package 650 650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
Xenon HID headlights 745 745    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418    
Options (change) 8,285 5,435 0 0
Options (change) 7,705 5,054 0 0
Destination 775 775 875 875
Total Price $34,990 $41,125 $89,075 $112,775
Total Invoice $32,595 $38,300 $82,901 $104,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,740
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA3A3G-ClassG-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineG500G55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6292hp V8493hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17265/60-18285/55-18
Total Price$34,990$41,125$89,075$112,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-7,055-7,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,990$38,275$82,020$105,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$23,275
Total Invoice$32,595$38,300$82,901$104,942
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-6,566-6,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,595$35,646$76,335$97,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$21,647

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA3A3G-ClassG-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineG500G55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Electrically heated windshield  $250$250
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Lockable front differential  $150$150
Lockable rear differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Brush guard   $500
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100$100
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plates  $150$150
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio $200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,340$6,190$10,395$10,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$7,055$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-6,566-6,960

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year20082008
ModelA3G-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length168.7 in185.6 in
Width69.5 in71.3 in
Height56.0 in77.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.5,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft379.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
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
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested200576%
Total Not Requested65024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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