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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: $38,840

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $24,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,175

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $22,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelA3R-Class
Trim3.2 S lineR500
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $55,500
Base Invoice $32,471 $51,645
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 690
Heated front seats 450  
Rear side airbags 350 385
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 2,390
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Lighting Package   890
Comfort Package   625
Trim Package   1,200
Satellite radio   500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 642
Heated front seats 418  
Rear side airbags 325 358
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 2,223
Xenon HID headlights 745  
Lighting Package   828
Comfort Package   581
Trim Package   1,116
Satellite radio   465
Options (change) 3,150 6,680
Options (change) 2,929 6,213
Destination 775 775
Total Price $38,840 $62,955
Total Invoice $36,175 $58,633

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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: $20,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,021
Model Year20082006
ModelA3R-Class
Trim3.2 S lineR500
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$38,840$62,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,840$59,265
Total Invoice$36,175$58,633
Adjustments for Features0-3,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,175$55,196

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

Model Year20082006
ModelA3R-Class
Trim3.2 S lineR500
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 trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding third row seats $600
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,425$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,437

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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 Year20082006
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.4,929 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
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested26551%
Total Not Requested25049%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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