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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: $36,500

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,004

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelR-ClassA3
TrimR3502.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,000 $27,270
Base Invoice $44,640 $25,361
Trim Package 1,750  
Lighting Package 890  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 475
Satellite radio 500  
Rear side airbags 385 350
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 1,100
Heated front seats 690  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Wood trim   400
6-speed automated manual   1,480
AWD   2,100
Trim Package 1,628  
Lighting Package 828  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 443
Satellite radio 465  
Rear side airbags 358 325
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 1,023
Heated front seats 642  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Wood trim   372
6-speed automated manual   1,378
AWD   1,951
Options (change) 7,295 8,405
Options (change) 6,786 7,818
Destination 775 825
Total Price $56,070 $36,500
Total Invoice $52,201 $34,004

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,837
Model Year20062010
ModelR-ClassA3
TrimR3502.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/45-17
Total Price$56,070$36,500
Adjustments for Features-2,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,535$36,500
Total Invoice$52,201$34,004
Adjustments for Features-2,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,841$34,004

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

Model Year20062010
ModelR-ClassA3
TrimR3502.0T
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 
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 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,765$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3600

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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 Year20062010
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 Weight4,841 lb.3,479 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 R350

Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested62571%
Total Not Requested25029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
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 seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested105563%
Total Not Requested62537%

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