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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,937 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | ||
| Difference: $17,258 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,501 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | ||
| Difference: $16,330 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | R350 / R320 | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $42,100 | $39,500 |
| Base Invoice | $39,153 | $36,736 |
| Full Leather Seating Package | 2,200 | |
| Lighting Package | 910 | |
| Premium III Package | 11,250 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 575 |
| Proximity key | 1,110 | |
| Heated front seats | 710 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | |
| Roof rack | 245 | |
| Prestige Package | 8,600 | |
| Cargo net | 155 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | 300 | |
| Full Leather Seating Package | 2,046 | |
| Lighting Package | 846 | |
| Premium III Package | 10,462 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 536 |
| Proximity key | 1,032 | |
| Heated front seats | 660 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | |
| Roof rack | 228 | |
| Prestige Package | 7,998 | |
| Cargo net | 144 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | 280 | |
| Options (change) | 20,220 | 9,630 |
| Options (change) | 18,803 | 8,958 |
| Destination | 875 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $63,195 | $45,937 |
| Total Invoice | $58,831 | $42,501 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,833 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,072 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | R350 / R320 | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/55-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $63,195 | $45,937 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,425 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,770 | $45,937 |
| Total Invoice | $58,831 | $42,501 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,258 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $56,573 | $42,501 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | R350 / R320 | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |
| 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 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Manual recliner, third row seats | $125 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,480 | $9,055 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,425 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,258 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | R-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| 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 | 4,830 lb. | 3,617 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 R350 / R320
| Full Leather Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 30% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 27% |
| Premium III Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 650 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Cargo net | 40 | Yes |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2665 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 4275 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 3440 | 64% |
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