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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: $41,225

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $15,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,393

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $14,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelR-ClassA3
TrimR3503.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,690 $34,915
Base Invoice $49,002 $32,471
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 450
Heated front seats 750 450
Xenon HID headlights 985 800
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,100
Navigation system   1,950
Rear side airbags   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 418
Heated front seats 698 418
Xenon HID headlights 916 745
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,023
Navigation system   1,813
Rear side airbags   325
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Options (change) 3,545 5,535
Options (change) 3,298 5,147
Destination 875 775
Total Price $57,110 $41,225
Total Invoice $53,175 $38,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,055
Model Year20122008
ModelR-ClassA3
TrimR3503.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$57,110$41,225
Adjustments for Features-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,255$41,225
Total Invoice$53,175$38,393
Adjustments for Features-1,7270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,448$38,393

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

Model Year20122008
ModelR-ClassA3
TrimR3503.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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$6,970$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7270

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 features.

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

Model Year20122008
ModelR-ClassA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in101.5 in
Length203.1 in168.7 in
Width77.1 in69.5 in
Height65.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.3,660 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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