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

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

Lowest Total Price: $38,840

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $24,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,175

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $22,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassA3
TrimR5003.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,500 $34,915
Base Invoice $51,645 $32,471
Comfort Package 625  
Lighting Package 890  
Trim Package 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 450
Satellite radio 500  
Rear side airbags 385 350
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 1,100
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Comfort Package 581  
Lighting Package 828  
Trim Package 1,116  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 418
Satellite radio 465  
Rear side airbags 358 325
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 1,023
Heated front seats   418
Xenon HID headlights   745
Options (change) 6,680 3,150
Options (change) 6,213 2,929
Destination 775 775
Total Price $62,955 $38,840
Total Invoice $58,633 $36,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,021
Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassA3
TrimR5003.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$62,955$38,840
Adjustments for Features-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,265$38,840
Total Invoice$58,633$36,175
Adjustments for Features-3,4370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,196$36,175

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassA3
TrimR5003.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,115$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4370

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 features.

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-ClassA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in101.5 in
Length203.0 in168.7 in
Width75.7 in69.5 in
Height65.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,929 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.0 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested26551%
Total Not Requested25049%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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