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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: $41,125

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $66,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,300

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $62,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelA3G-Class
Trim3.2 S lineG550
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $107,100
Base Invoice $32,471 $99,603
Cold Weather Package 700  
Navigation system 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
iPod integration 0  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Cold Weather Package 650  
Navigation system 1,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
iPod integration 0  
Xenon HID headlights 745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Options (change) 5,435 0
Options (change) 5,054 0
Destination 775 875
Total Price $41,125 $107,975
Total Invoice $38,300 $100,478

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,367
Model Year20082012
ModelA3G-Class
Trim3.2 S lineG550
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6382hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG11/15 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/60-18
Total Price$41,125$107,975
Adjustments for Features0-6,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,125$101,730
Total Invoice$38,300$100,478
Adjustments for Features0-5,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,300$94,667

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

Model Year20082012
ModelA3G-Class
Trim3.2 S lineG550
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Electrically heated windshield $250
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Lockable front differential $150
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Chrome brush guard $750
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,040$12,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,811

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

Model Year20082012
ModelA3G-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length168.7 in184.5 in
Width69.5 in71.8 in
Height56.0 in76.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.5,510 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 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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