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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,277

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $84,048

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,514

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $78,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelA3 / S3G-Class
TrimA3 e-tronG55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $119,450
Base Invoice $35,248 $111,088
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 350  
Metal pedals 195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Heated front seats 467  
iPod integration 325  
Metal pedals 181  
Options (change) 1,620 0
Options (change) 1,509 0
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $36,277 $120,325
Total Invoice $33,514 $111,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,438
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,298
Model Year20162009
ModelA3 / S3G-Class
TrimA3 e-tronG55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH500hp V8
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG11/15 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16275/55-19
Total Price$36,277$120,325
Adjustments for Features0-6,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,277$113,715
Total Invoice$33,514$111,963
Adjustments for Features0-6,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,514$105,812

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year20162009
ModelA3 / S3G-Class
TrimA3 e-tronG55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Electrically heated windshield $250
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Lockable front differential $150
Lockable rear differential $150
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Chrome brush guard $750
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,250$11,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,151

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year20162009
ModelA3 / S3G-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.2 in
Length169.8 in184.5 in
Width70.3 in71.8 in
Height56.1 in76.0 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.5,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft379.5 ft3

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