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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: $42,960

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40   
Difference: $17,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3R-Class
TrimA3 40A3 45S3R350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $47,650
Premium Plus Package 3,250 3,250    
Technology Package 3,200 3,200 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 720
Universal garage door opener 295 295 295  
Rear side airbags 350 350 350  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995 995    
Premium II Package       7,850
Panoramic sunroof       1,050
Heated front seats       720
Proximity key       1,130
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650
Premium Plus Package 3,024 3,024    
Technology Package 2,976 2,976 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 670
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274  
Rear side airbags 325 325 325  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926 926    
Premium II Package       7,300
Panoramic sunroof       976
Heated front seats       670
Proximity key       1,051
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604
Options (change) 8,665 8,665 4,420 12,120
Options (change) 8,061 8,061 4,111 11,271
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $42,960 $46,160 $48,415 $60,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,012
Model Year2020202020202009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3R-Class
TrimA3 40A3 45S3R350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS7S7S7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$42,960$46,160$48,415$60,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,300-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,960$44,460$45,115$57,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$2,155$0

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

Model Year2020202020202009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3R-Class
TrimA3 40A3 45S3R350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,340$9,040$10,640$10,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,300$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-334-348-2,691

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

Model Year20202009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3R-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 Weight3,198 lb.4,830 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 / RS3 A3 40

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested115048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested116548%
Total Not Requested125052%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested115048%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested116548%
Total Not Requested125052%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested116553%
Total Not Requested105047%

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 mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested226549%
Total Not Requested240051%

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