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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,352

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $20,008

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $18,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R-Class
TrimA3 e-tronR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $52,690
Base Invoice $36,178 $49,002
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Universal garage door opener 295  
Heated front seats 500 750
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Xenon HID headlights   985
Roof rack   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Universal garage door opener 274  
Heated front seats 467 698
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Xenon HID headlights   916
Roof rack   232
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 1,670 3,795
Options (change) 1,557 3,530
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $37,352 $57,360
Total Invoice $34,517 $53,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,028
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,115
Model Year20172012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R-Class
TrimA3 e-tronR350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH302hp V6
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/50-19
Total Price$37,352$57,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,352$54,380
Total Invoice$34,517$53,407
Adjustments for Features0-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$50,632

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20172012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R-Class
TrimA3 e-tronR350
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
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
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 
Body kit $0
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,040$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,775

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20172012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in126.6 in
Length169.8 in203.1 in
Width70.3 in77.1 in
Height56.1 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.942.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft385.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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