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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,050 Audi A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $15,160 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,592 Audi A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $13,987 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 | R-Class |
| Trim | 2.0 TDI | R350 / R320 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $30,250 | $47,650 |
| Base Invoice | $28,134 | $44,315 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 720 |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,050 |
| Aluminum roof rails | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 720 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 1,500 | |
| Roof rack | 245 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 670 |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 976 |
| Aluminum roof rails | 466 | |
| Heated front seats | 670 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 1,395 | |
| Roof rack | 228 | |
| Options (change) | 4,925 | 4,235 |
| Options (change) | 4,583 | 3,939 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -1,550 |
| Total Price | $36,050 | $51,210 |
| Total Invoice | $33,592 | $47,579 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,110 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,153 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 | R-Class |
| Trim | 2.0 TDI | R350 / R320 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 140hp I4 D | 210hp V6 D |
| Transmission | S6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 30/42 MPG | 18/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 10 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 255/55-18 |
| Total Price | $36,050 | $51,210 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,050 | $48,160 |
| Total Invoice | $33,592 | $47,579 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,834 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,592 | $44,745 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 | R-Class |
| Trim | 2.0 TDI | R350 / R320 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $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 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| 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 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,505 | $7,555 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,834 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 | R-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 126.6 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 203.0 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 75.7 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 65.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,362 lb. | 4,939 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 60.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 40.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 59.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 36.2 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.1 | 42.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 805 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 49% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
| turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1600 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1600 | 1000 | Yes |
| Tires, run-flat | 150 | No |
| -1550 Gas-Guzzler Tax | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 13% |
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