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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $122,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $114,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelA3A3Maybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
Trim2.0T3.2S550S600
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $159,800 $184,900
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $148,614 $171,957
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Convenience Package 1,800      
S Line Package 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150    
Sport Package 1,400 1,400    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Rear spoiler     500 500
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
Convenience Package 1,675      
S Line Package 1,860      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069    
Sport Package 1,303 1,303    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441    
Rear spoiler     465 465
Options (change) 10,725 6,925 500 500
Options (change) 9,975 6,440 465 465
Destination 825 825 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $38,470 $43,625 $161,225 $188,025
Total Invoice $35,835 $40,629 $150,004 $175,047

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $92,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,615
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelA3A3Maybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
Trim2.0T3.2S550S600
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4250hp V6449hp V8523hp V12
TransmissionM6S6T9T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$38,470$43,625$161,225$188,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-30,690-28,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,470$40,975$130,535$159,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$28,700
Total Invoice$35,835$40,629$150,004$175,047
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-28,554-26,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,835$38,161$121,450$148,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0$26,794

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelA3A3Maybach S-ClassMaybach S-Class
Trim2.0T3.2S550S600
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Animal detection, night  $50$50
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row  $50$50
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Night vision  $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield  $250$250
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200
Heated washer fluid system  $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row  $450$450
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated second row armrests  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather headliner  $1000$1000
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Massage, second row seats  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225
Power footrests, second row  $500$500
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power legrests, second row  $1000$1000
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Rapid-heating front seats  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500$5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500$500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,265$5,915$33,955$32,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$30,690$28,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-28,554-26,803

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Model Year20092017
ModelA3Maybach S-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase101.5 in132.6 in
Length168.7 in214.5 in
Width69.5 in74.8 in
Height56.0 in58.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.5,018 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in42.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in49.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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
Total Requested100580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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