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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: $39,345

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $18,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,658

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $17,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelA3R-Class
Trim2.0 TDIR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $30,250 $52,690
Base Invoice $28,134 $49,002
Cold Weather Package 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Navigation system 2,000  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,090
Rear side airbags 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Xenon HID headlights   985
Heated front seats   750
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,150
Roof rack   250
Cold Weather Package 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Navigation system 1,860  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,014
Rear side airbags 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 670
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Xenon HID headlights   916
Heated front seats   698
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,069
Roof rack   232
Options (change) 8,200 5,745
Options (change) 7,629 5,343
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,550
Total Price $39,345 $57,760
Total Invoice $36,658 $53,670

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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: $14,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,607
Model Year20132012
ModelA3R-Class
Trim2.0 TDIR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-19
Total Price$39,345$57,760
Adjustments for Features0-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,345$54,095
Total Invoice$36,658$53,670
Adjustments for Features0-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,658$50,265

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

Model Year20132012
ModelA3R-Class
Trim2.0 TDIR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Total Value of Features$3,980$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,405

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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 Year20132012
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 Weight3,362 lb.5,225 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
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600		1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1550 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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