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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: $88,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,595

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $82,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017201720172017
ModelA3A3G-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $122,400 $225,000 $141,400 $220,400
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $113,832 $209,250 $131,502 $204,972
S Line Package 2,500          
Navigation system 1,950 1,950        
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Convenience Package 350          
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100        
iPod integration 0 0        
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435        
Xenon HID headlights 800 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450        
S Line Package 2,326          
Navigation system 1,813 1,813        
Cold Weather Package 650 650        
Convenience Package 325          
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023        
iPod integration 0 0        
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405        
Xenon HID headlights 745 745        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418        
Options (change) 8,285 5,435 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,705 5,054 0 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925
Total Price $34,990 $41,125 $123,325 $225,925 $142,325 $221,325
Total Invoice $32,595 $38,300 $114,757 $210,175 $132,427 $205,897

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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: $76,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,047
Model Year200820082017201720172017
ModelA3A3G-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6416hp V8416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6S6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10450, 13450, 13450, 13450, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17275/55-19325/55-22275/50-20295/40-21
Total Price$34,990$41,125$123,325$225,925$142,325$221,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-11,945-37,570-12,720-12,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,990$38,275$111,380$188,355$129,605$209,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$76,975$18,225$97,875
Total Invoice$32,595$38,300$114,757$210,175$132,427$205,897
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-11,115-34,951-11,835-11,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,595$35,646$103,642$175,224$120,592$194,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$71,582$16,950$91,026

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

Model Year200820082017201720172017
ModelA3A3G-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Front side airbags$350$350    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
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$250$250
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150$150
Lockable front differential  $150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential  $150$150$150$150
Portal axles   $25000  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25
Brush guard  $500 $500 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)   $100  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
External spare tire shell  $100$100$100$100
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0$0$0
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Running boards  $350$350$350$350
Skid plates  $150$150$150$150
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25$25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,690$6,540$15,635$41,260$16,410$15,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$11,945$37,570$12,720$12,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-11,115-34,951-11,835-11,229

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

Model Year20082017
ModelA3G-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length168.7 in187.6 in
Width69.5 in71.8 in
Height56.0 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.5,821 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 ft340.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft375.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested233088%
Total Not Requested32512%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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