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

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

Lowest Total Price: $36,457

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $84,568

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,682

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $78,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassA3 / S3
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $119,900 $139,900 $217,900 $37,900
Base Invoice $111,507 $130,107 $202,647 $35,248
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Metal pedals       195
iPod integration       350
Heated front seats       500
All-weather floor mats 186 186 186 168
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Metal pedals       181
iPod integration       325
Heated front seats       467
Options (change) 200 200 200 1,800
Options (change) 186 186 186 1,677
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $121,025 $141,025 $219,025 $36,457
Total Invoice $112,618 $131,218 $203,758 $33,682

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,033
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,063
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassA3 / S3
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7T7T7S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/50-20295/40-21205/55-16
Total Price$121,025$141,025$219,025$36,457
Adjustments for Features-9,535-10,310-9,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,490$130,715$209,365$36,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,225$97,875$0
Total Invoice$112,618$131,218$203,758$33,682
Adjustments for Features-8,873-9,593-8,9870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$103,745$121,625$194,771$33,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,880$91,026$0

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

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassA3 / S3
TrimG550AMG G63AMG G65A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Front side airbags   $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250$250 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
9 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Brush guard$500$500  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
External spare tire shell$100$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,035$15,810$15,160$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,535$10,310$9,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,873-9,593-8,9870

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

Model Year20162016
ModelG-ClassA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.5 in
Length187.6 in169.8 in
Width71.8 in70.3 in
Height76.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,821 lb.3,617 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
40.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft339.5 ft3

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