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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,372

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $82,953

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,535

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $77,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3G-Class
TrimA3 e-tronG55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $119,450
Base Invoice $36,736 $111,088
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Metal pedals 195  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Metal pedals 182  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Options (change) 1,065 0
Options (change) 992 0
Destination 975 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $37,372 $120,325
Total Invoice $34,535 $111,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,068
Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3G-Class
TrimA3 e-tronG55 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH500hp V8
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG11/15 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/55-19
Total Price$37,372$120,325
Adjustments for Features0-6,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,372$113,490
Total Invoice$34,535$111,963
Adjustments for Features0-6,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,535$105,603

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3G-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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver 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, driver 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$5,625$12,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,360

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3G-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 Weight4,012 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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