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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: $45,577

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $98,418

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,165

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $91,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelG-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG G63A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $142,800 $38,900
Base Invoice $132,804 $36,178
All-weather floor mats 200 180
Prestige Package   8,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Metal pedals   195
Universal garage door opener   295
All-weather floor mats 186 168
Prestige Package   8,046
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Metal pedals   181
Universal garage door opener   274
Options (change) 200 9,895
Options (change) 186 9,205
Destination 995 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $143,995 $45,577
Total Invoice $133,985 $42,165

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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: $92,823
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,614
Model Year20182017
ModelG-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG G63A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine563hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/15 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$143,995$45,577
Adjustments for Features-5,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,400$45,577
Total Invoice$133,985$42,165
Adjustments for Features-5,2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$128,779$42,165

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

Model Year20182017
ModelG-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG G63A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Brush guard$500 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, 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 seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,995$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2060

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

Model Year20182017
ModelG-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.5 in
Length187.6 in169.8 in
Width71.8 in70.3 in
Height76.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,833 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
40.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested341562%
Total Not Requested210038%

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