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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: $45,677

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $96,648

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,259

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $90,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3G-Class
TrimA3 e-tronAMG G63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $141,400
Base Invoice $36,736 $131,502
Prestige Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Metal pedals 195  
Prestige Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Metal pedals 182  
Options (change) 9,370 0
Options (change) 8,716 0
Destination 975 925
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $45,677 $142,325
Total Invoice $42,259 $132,427

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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: $91,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,962
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3G-Class
TrimA3 e-tronAMG G63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH563hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG12/14 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14450, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/50-20
Total Price$45,677$142,325
Adjustments for Features0-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,677$136,730
Total Invoice$42,259$132,427
Adjustments for Features0-5,206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,259$127,221

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3G-Class
TrimA3 e-tronAMG G63
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
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, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Brush guard $500
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,400$12,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,206

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class features.

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3G-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.2 in
Length169.8 in187.6 in
Width70.3 in71.8 in
Height56.1 in76.9 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.5,833 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 ft340.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft375.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested331561%
Total Not Requested210039%

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