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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,732 Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron | ||
| Difference: $26,038 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,008 Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron | ||
| Difference: $24,523 | ||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | R-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | R500 | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $55,500 | $37,900 |
| Base Invoice | $51,645 | $35,248 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | |
| Trim Package | 1,200 | |
| Lighting Package | 890 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 575 |
| Proximity key | 1,080 | |
| Rear side airbags | 385 | |
| Satellite radio | 500 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 698 | |
| Trim Package | 1,116 | |
| Lighting Package | 828 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 536 |
| Proximity key | 1,004 | |
| Rear side airbags | 358 | |
| Satellite radio | 465 | |
| Heated front seats | 467 | |
| Options (change) | 5,495 | 1,075 |
| Options (change) | 5,111 | 1,003 |
| Destination | 775 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $61,770 | $35,732 |
| Total Invoice | $57,531 | $33,008 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,013 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,706 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | R-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | R500 | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 302hp V8 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/18 MPG | 23/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/55-18 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $61,770 | $35,732 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,025 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,745 | $35,732 |
| Total Invoice | $57,531 | $33,008 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,817 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,714 | $33,008 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | R-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | R500 | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | |
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,515 | $4,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,025 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,817 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | R-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 169.8 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,929 lb. | 3,903 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 60.3 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.8 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.4 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.6 in | 52.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 35.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 32.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500
| Trim Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 43% |
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