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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: $39,525

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $16,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,824

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $15,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelA3R-Class
Trim2.0 TDIR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $30,250 $43,000
Base Invoice $28,134 $39,990
Convenience Package 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 700
Wood trim 400  
Rear side airbags 350  
iPod integration -200 365
Navigation system 2,000 1,650
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Lighting Package   900
Trim Package   1,750
Premium I Package   4,225
Obstacle detection, rear   760
Heated front seats   700
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Roof rack   200
Convenience Package 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 651
Wood trim 372  
Rear side airbags 325  
iPod integration -186 339
Navigation system 1,860 1,534
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Lighting Package   837
Trim Package   1,628
Premium I Package   3,929
Obstacle detection, rear   707
Heated front seats   651
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Roof rack   186
Options (change) 8,400 12,250
Options (change) 7,815 11,392
Destination 875 775
Total Price $39,525 $56,025
Total Invoice $36,824 $52,157

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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: $11,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,018
Model Year20122007
ModelA3R-Class
Trim2.0 TDIR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/65-17
Total Price$39,525$56,025
Adjustments for Features0-4,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,525$51,390
Total Invoice$36,824$52,157
Adjustments for Features0-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,824$47,842

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

Model Year20122007
ModelA3R-Class
Trim2.0 TDIR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,830$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,315

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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 Year20122007
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 Weight3,362 lb.4,939 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 2.0 TDI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47548%
Total Not Requested52552%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested105567%
Total Not Requested52533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50029%
Total Not Requested125071%

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