Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2010 Audi A3 / S3 Audi A3 / S3 2016

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,232

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $17,513

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,475

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $16,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelR-ClassA3 / S3
TrimR350A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,300 $37,900
Base Invoice $45,849 $35,248
Obstacle detection, rear 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Heated front seats 740 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,070  
Roof rack 250  
Roof rails   500
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Heated front seats 688 467
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Roof rack 232  
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 3,570 1,575
Options (change) 3,320 1,470
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $53,745 $36,232
Total Invoice $50,044 $33,475

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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: $15,798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,972
Model Year20102016
ModelR-ClassA3 / S3
TrimR350A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19205/55-16
Total Price$53,745$36,232
Adjustments for Features-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,030$36,232
Total Invoice$50,044$33,475
Adjustments for Features-1,5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,447$33,475

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

Model Year20102016
ModelR-ClassA3 / S3
TrimR350A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr 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 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$8,005$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5970

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

Model Year20102016
ModelR-ClassA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in103.5 in
Length203.0 in169.8 in
Width75.7 in70.3 in
Height65.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,830 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 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 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft339.5 ft3

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