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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,885

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $16,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,091

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $15,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelA3R-Class
Trim3.2 S lineR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $33,980 $42,100
Base Invoice $31,561 $39,153
Cold Weather Package 700  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 710
Rear side airbags 350  
Satellite radio 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Lighting Package   910
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Premium I Package   4,850
Heated front seats   710
AWD   2,500
CD changer, remote   450
Cold Weather Package 637  
Xenon HID headlights 728  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 660
Rear side airbags 319  
Satellite radio 319  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Lighting Package   846
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Premium I Package   4,510
Heated front seats   660
AWD   2,325
CD changer, remote   418
Options (change) 4,185 12,330
Options (change) 3,810 11,465
Destination 720 875
Total Price $38,885 $55,305
Total Invoice $36,091 $51,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,413
Model Year20062008
ModelA3R-Class
Trim3.2 S lineR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$38,885$55,305
Adjustments for Features0-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,885$52,095
Total Invoice$36,091$51,493
Adjustments for Features0-2,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,091$48,504

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

Model Year20062008
ModelA3R-Class
Trim3.2 S lineR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,530$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,989

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

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

Model Year20062008
ModelA3R-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in126.6 in
Length168.7 in203.0 in
Width69.5 in75.7 in
Height56.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.142.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft385.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150048%
Total Not Requested165052%

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