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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: $42,845

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $17,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,908

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $15,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S3R-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,600 $47,650
Base Invoice $30,318 $44,315
Prestige Package 5,900  
Premium Plus Package 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Rear side airbags 350  
Premium II Package   7,850
Panoramic sunroof   1,050
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
Heated front seats   720
Proximity key   1,130
Prestige Package 5,488  
Premium Plus Package 2,371  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670
Rear side airbags 325  
Premium II Package   7,300
Panoramic sunroof   976
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
Heated front seats   670
Proximity key   1,051
Options (change) 9,350 12,970
Options (change) 8,695 12,062
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,550
Total Price $42,845 $59,945
Total Invoice $39,908 $55,702

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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: $13,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,421
Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S3R-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 D210hp 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$42,845$59,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,845$56,315
Total Invoice$39,908$55,702
Adjustments for Features0-3,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,908$52,329

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

Model Year20152009
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 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
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 changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$6,590$10,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,373

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

Model Year20152009
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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested195054%
Total Not Requested167546%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested237551%
Total Not Requested229049%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
-1550 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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