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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,395

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $22,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,349

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $20,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelA3 / S3R-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,600 $42,100
Base Invoice $30,318 $39,153
Premium Plus Package 2,550  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo net 150  
Premium III Package   11,250
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Lighting Package   910
AWD   2,500
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Heated front seats   710
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Proximity key   1,110
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Premium Plus Package 2,371  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 660
Rear side airbags 325  
Cargo net 139  
Premium III Package   10,462
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Lighting Package   846
AWD   2,325
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Heated front seats   660
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Proximity key   1,032
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 10,900 23,475
Options (change) 10,136 21,830
Destination 895 875
Total Price $44,395 $66,450
Total Invoice $41,349 $61,858

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,468
Model Year20152008
ModelA3 / S3R-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$44,395$66,450
Adjustments for Features0-5,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,395$61,035
Total Invoice$41,349$61,858
Adjustments for Features0-5,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,349$56,817

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20152008
ModelA3 / S3R-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$7,515$12,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,041

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20152008
ModelA3 / S3R-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in126.6 in
Length175.4 in203.0 in
Width70.7 in75.7 in
Height55.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.4,939 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
12.3 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.342.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested66543%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested147541%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested246536%
Total Not Requested447564%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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