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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,660

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $56,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,861

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $53,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009200920092009
ModelA3A3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
Audio Package 1,350          
S Line Package 2,200          
Technology Package 1,500 1,250        
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950        
Rear side airbags 350 350        
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,050 1,050    
Satellite radio   350        
Audio Package 1,229          
S Line Package 2,002          
Technology Package 1,365 1,138        
Cold Weather Package 637 637        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410        
Navigation system 1,774 1,775        
Rear side airbags 319 319        
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001 976 976    
Satellite radio   319        
Options (change) 9,600 6,150 1,050 1,050 0 0
Options (change) 8,737 5,599 976 976 0 0
Destination 720 720 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $35,660 $40,850 $92,275 $136,275 $151,325 $202,825
Total Invoice $32,861 $37,880 $85,947 $127,007 $141,004 $188,899

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,460
Model Year200720072009200920092009
ModelA3A3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4250hp V6382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6S6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$35,660$40,850$92,275$136,275$151,325$202,825
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-6,040-11,215-16,390-16,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,660$37,700$86,235$125,060$134,935$186,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,040$0$38,825$48,700$100,275
Total Invoice$32,861$37,880$85,947$127,007$141,004$188,899
Adjustments for Features0-2,921-5,626-10,452-15,272-15,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,861$34,959$80,321$116,555$125,732$173,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$0$36,234$45,411$93,383

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

Model Year200720072009200920092009
ModelA3A3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50   
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0  
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200    
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass $0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,350$5,500$8,390$13,565$18,740$18,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$6,040$11,215$16,390$16,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,921-5,626-10,452-15,272-15,195

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

Model Year20072009
ModelA3S-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase101.5 in124.6 in
Length168.7 in205.0 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested188085%
Total Not Requested32515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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