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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: $39,325

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $18,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,638

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $17,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelR-ClassA3
TrimR3502.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,690 $30,250
Base Invoice $49,002 $28,134
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,100
Heated front seats 750  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,150  
Roof rack 250  
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   500
Aluminum roof rails   500
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,023
Heated front seats 698  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,069  
Roof rack 232  
Navigation system   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Cold Weather Package   466
Aluminum roof rails   466
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 5,745 8,200
Options (change) 5,343 7,629
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $57,760 $39,325
Total Invoice $53,670 $36,638

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,627
Model Year20122011
ModelR-ClassA3
TrimR3502.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$57,760$39,325
Adjustments for Features-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,095$39,325
Total Invoice$53,670$36,638
Adjustments for Features-3,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,265$36,638

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

Model Year20122011
ModelR-ClassA3
TrimR3502.0 TDI
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Total Value of Features$7,645$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4050

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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 Year20122011
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 Weight5,225 lb.3,362 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 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47548%
Total Not Requested52552%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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