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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,195

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $20,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,310

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $19,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelQ3R-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $52,690
Base Invoice $30,596 $49,002
Navigation Plus Package 2,100  
Premium Plus Package 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Universal garage door opener 295  
Wood trim 350  
AWD 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Xenon HID headlights   985
Premium 2 Package   4,400
Roof rack   250
Heated front seats   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Blind spot warning system   600
Navigation Plus Package 1,954  
Premium Plus Package 2,698  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Universal garage door opener 274  
Wood trim 325  
AWD 1,952  
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Xenon HID headlights   916
Premium 2 Package   4,092
Roof rack   232
Heated front seats   698
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Blind spot warning system   558
Options (change) 8,320 9,595
Options (change) 7,739 8,924
Destination 975 875
Total Price $42,195 $63,160
Total Invoice $39,310 $58,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,337
Model Year20182012
ModelQ3R-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-19
Total Price$42,195$63,160
Adjustments for Features0-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,195$62,995
Total Invoice$39,310$58,801
Adjustments for Features0-154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,310$58,647

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20182012
ModelQ3R-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIR350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,390$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-154

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See a complete comparison of Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20182012
ModelQ3R-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in126.6 in
Length172.8 in203.1 in
Width72.1 in77.1 in
Height62.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,682 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 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		16.7 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		16.742.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.2 ft385.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested76577%
Total Not Requested22523%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested107564%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested112550%
Total Not Requested112550%

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