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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: $41,225

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $15,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,393

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $14,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelA3R-Class
Trim3.2 S lineR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $52,690
Base Invoice $32,471 $49,002
Navigation system 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 720
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Rear side airbags 350  
Xenon HID headlights 800 985
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,090
Heated front seats 450 750
Navigation system 1,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 670
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
Rear side airbags 325  
Xenon HID headlights 745 916
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,014
Heated front seats 418 698
Options (change) 5,535 3,545
Options (change) 5,147 3,298
Destination 775 875
Total Price $41,225 $57,110
Total Invoice $38,393 $53,175

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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: $14,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,055
Model Year20082012
ModelA3R-Class
Trim3.2 S lineR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-19
Total Price$41,225$57,110
Adjustments for Features0-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,225$55,255
Total Invoice$38,393$53,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,393$51,448

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

Model Year20082012
ModelA3R-Class
Trim3.2 S lineR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,115$6,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,727

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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 Year20082012
ModelA3R-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in126.6 in
Length168.7 in203.1 in
Width69.5 in77.1 in
Height56.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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 R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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