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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,400

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $126,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,173

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $117,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Maybach S-Class
TrimRS 3S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $54,900 $184,900
Base Invoice $51,058 $171,957
Technology Package 3,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Rear spoiler   500
Technology Package 2,976  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326  
Rear spoiler   465
Options (change) 5,525 500
Options (change) 5,140 465
Destination 975 925
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $61,400 $188,025
Total Invoice $57,173 $175,047

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $107,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,659
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Maybach S-Class
TrimRS 3S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine400hp I5523hp V12
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/40-20
Total Price$61,400$188,025
Adjustments for Features0-19,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,400$168,460
Total Invoice$57,173$175,047
Adjustments for Features0-18,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,173$156,832

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Maybach S-Class
TrimRS 3S600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Night vision $1750
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Boost gauge$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row armrests $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather headliner $1000
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power footrests, second row $500
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power legrests, second row $1000
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,615$28,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$19,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-18,215

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Maybach S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in132.6 in
Length175.4 in214.5 in
Width70.7 in74.8 in
Height55.7 in58.8 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.5,296 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in42.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in49.3 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186579%
Total Not Requested50021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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