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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: $34,090

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $24,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,758

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $22,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelR-ClassA3A3
TrimR3502.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,240 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $46,537 $24,115 $32,471
Premium 1 Package 4,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 450 450
Heated front seats 750 450 450
Xenon HID headlights 985 800 800
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,100 1,100
Convenience Package   350  
Premium Package   1,500  
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
iPod integration   0 0
Rear side airbags   350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435 435
Premium 1 Package 3,720    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 418 418
Heated front seats 698 418 418
Xenon HID headlights 916 745 745
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,023 1,023
Convenience Package   325  
Premium Package   1,396  
Navigation system   1,813 1,813
iPod integration   0 0
Rear side airbags   325 325
Bluetooth cell phone link   405 405
Options (change) 7,545 7,385 5,535
Options (change) 7,018 6,868 5,147
Destination 875 775 775
Total Price $58,660 $34,090 $41,225
Total Invoice $54,430 $31,758 $38,393

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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: $18,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,729
Model Year201120082008
ModelR-ClassA3A3
TrimR3502.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7M6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$58,660$34,090$41,225
Adjustments for Features-6,4050-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,255$34,090$38,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,085
Total Invoice$54,430$31,758$38,393
Adjustments for Features-5,9430-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,487$31,758$35,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,795

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

Model Year201120082008
ModelR-ClassA3A3
TrimR3502.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,770$2,365$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,405$0$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9430-2,840

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

Model Year20112008
ModelR-ClassA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in101.5 in
Length203.0 in168.7 in
Width77.1 in69.5 in
Height65.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested134055%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested95545%
Total Not Requested115055%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%

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