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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: $42,845 Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $19,215 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,908 Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $17,762 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | R-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | R350 | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $50,240 | $32,600 |
| Base Invoice | $46,537 | $30,318 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 800 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 6,050 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 985 | |
| Heated front seats | 750 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 600 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 1,500 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 744 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 5,627 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 511 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 916 | |
| Heated front seats | 698 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 558 | |
| 3.0L V6 Diesel | 1,581 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | |
| Options (change) | 12,495 | 9,350 |
| Options (change) | 11,808 | 8,695 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | -1,550 | 0 |
| Total Price | $62,060 | $42,845 |
| Total Invoice | $57,670 | $39,908 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,910 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,691 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | R-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | R350 | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 D | 150hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/24 MPG | 31/43 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $62,060 | $42,845 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,305 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $58,755 | $42,845 |
| Total Invoice | $57,670 | $39,908 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,071 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $54,599 | $39,908 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | R-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | R350 | A3 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| 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 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| 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 | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,695 | $6,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,305 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,071 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | R-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 203.0 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 77.1 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,203 lb. | 3,241 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.5 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 | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.6 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 35.1 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 | 15.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 1190 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 875 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 665 | 43% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2150 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1475 | 41% |
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