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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: $45,937

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $17,258

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,501

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $16,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R-Class
TrimA3 e-tronR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $42,100
Base Invoice $36,736 $39,153
Prestige Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 710
Cargo net 155  
Aluminum roof rails 300  
Premium III Package   11,250
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Lighting Package   910
Roof rack   245
Heated front seats   710
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Proximity key   1,110
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Prestige Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 660
Cargo net 144  
Aluminum roof rails 280  
Premium III Package   10,462
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Lighting Package   846
Roof rack   228
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) 9,630 20,220
Options (change) 8,958 18,803
Destination 975 875
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $45,937 $63,195
Total Invoice $42,501 $58,831

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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: $14,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,072
Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R-Class
TrimA3 e-tronR350 / R320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH268hp V6
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$45,937$63,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,937$60,770
Total Invoice$42,501$58,831
Adjustments for Features0-2,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,501$56,573

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

Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R-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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
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 height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,055$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,258

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

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

Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R-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 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested197536%
Total Not Requested344064%

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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested266538%
Total Not Requested427562%
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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