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

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

Lowest Total Price: $37,372

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $75,403

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,535

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $70,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelG-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimG55 AMGA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $111,900 $39,500
Base Invoice $104,067 $36,736
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Metal pedals   195
Universal garage door opener   295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Metal pedals   182
Universal garage door opener   274
Options (change) 0 1,065
Options (change) 0 992
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $112,775 $37,372
Total Invoice $104,942 $34,535

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,983
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,363
Model Year20082018
ModelG-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimG55 AMGA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine493hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/13 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$112,775$37,372
Adjustments for Features-5,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,355$37,372
Total Invoice$104,942$34,535
Adjustments for Features-5,0440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,898$34,535

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

Model Year20082018
ModelG-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimG55 AMGA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable front differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Brush guard$500 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,495$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0440

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

Model Year20082018
ModelG-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.5 in
Length185.6 in169.8 in
Width71.3 in70.3 in
Height77.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,590 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft339.5 ft3

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