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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: $37,415

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $87,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,860

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $81,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelA3A3G-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $123,600 $227,300 $142,800 $222,700
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $114,948 $211,389 $132,804 $207,111
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000        
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275        
Cold Weather Package 500 500        
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
iPod integration -200 -200        
All-weather floor mats 120 120 200   200 200
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100        
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860        
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186        
Cold Weather Package 466 466        
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860        
Navigation system 1,860 1,860        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443        
iPod integration -186 -186        
All-weather floor mats 112 112 186   186 186
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023        
Options (change) 9,270 9,270 200 0 200 200
Options (change) 8,624 8,624 186 0 186 186
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $37,415 $40,395 $124,795 $228,295 $143,995 $223,895
Total Invoice $34,860 $37,633 $116,129 $212,384 $133,985 $208,292

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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: $75,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,526
Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelA3A3G-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D416hp V8416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM6S6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10450, 13450, 13450, 13450, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18275/55-19325/55-22275/50-20295/40-21
Total Price$37,415$40,395$124,795$228,295$143,995$223,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-11,545-37,095-12,320-11,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,415$39,345$113,250$191,200$131,675$212,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$77,950$18,425$98,975
Total Invoice$34,860$37,633$116,129$212,384$133,985$208,292
Adjustments for Features0-978-10,743-34,510-11,464-10,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,860$36,655$105,386$177,874$122,521$197,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$72,488$17,135$92,049

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

Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelA3A3G-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIG550G550 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$0    
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
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    
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
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
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 $75$75
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$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$0 $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,815$4,865$15,360$40,910$16,135$15,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$11,545$37,095$12,320$11,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-10,743-34,510-11,464-10,857

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

Model Year20122018
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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