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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: $36,582

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $17,503

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,800

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $16,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3R-Class
TrimA3 e-tronR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $42,100
Base Invoice $35,248 $39,153
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 710
iPod integration 350 375
Heated front seats 500 710
Roof rails 500  
Lighting Package   910
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Premium I Package   4,850
Proximity key   1,110
Roof rack   245
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 660
iPod integration 325 349
Heated front seats 467 660
Roof rails 467  
Lighting Package   846
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Premium I Package   4,510
Proximity key   1,032
Roof rack   228
Options (change) 1,925 11,110
Options (change) 1,795 10,331
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $36,582 $54,085
Total Invoice $33,800 $50,359

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,638
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,891
Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3R-Class
TrimA3 e-tronR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH268hp V6
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/55-18
Total Price$36,582$54,085
Adjustments for Features0-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,582$51,220
Total Invoice$33,800$50,359
Adjustments for Features0-2,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,800$47,691

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

Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3R-Class
TrimA3 e-tronR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$5,040$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,668

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

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

Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3R-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in126.6 in
Length169.8 in203.0 in
Width70.3 in75.7 in
Height56.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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		9.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		9.942.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft385.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70022%
Total Not Requested245078%

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