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

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,870

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $72,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,559

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $67,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelG-ClassG-ClassA3A3
TrimG550G55 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $105,750 $124,450 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $98,348 $115,739 $25,361 $27,853
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Convenience Package     1,000 1,000
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
iPod integration     -200 -200
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Convenience Package     930 930
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
iPod integration     -186 -186
Options (change) 0 0 5,775 5,775
Options (change) 0 0 5,373 5,373
Destination 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $106,625 $125,325 $33,870 $35,250
Total Invoice $99,223 $116,614 $31,559 $32,751

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,061
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelG-ClassG-ClassA3A3
TrimG550G55 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8500hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T5M6S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$106,625$125,325$33,870$35,250
Adjustments for Features-9,245-9,1450-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,380$116,180$33,870$34,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$0$430
Total Invoice$99,223$116,614$31,559$32,751
Adjustments for Features-8,603-8,5090-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,620$108,105$31,559$31,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,485$0$309

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

Model Year2011201120102010
ModelG-ClassG-ClassA3A3
TrimG550G55 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable front differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Chrome brush guard$750$750  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
External spare tire shell$100$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,335$11,235$2,090$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,245$9,145$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,603-8,5090-883

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

Model Year20112010
ModelG-ClassA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in101.5 in
Length184.5 in168.7 in
Width71.8 in69.5 in
Height76.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130578%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130578%
Total Not Requested37522%

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