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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,055 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $55,105 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,654 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $51,319 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | S550 | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $25,930 | $34,915 | $85,750 | $139,900 | $181,500 |
| Base Invoice | $24,115 | $32,471 | $79,748 | $130,107 | $168,795 |
| S Line Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | |||
| Convenience Package | 350 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | 150 | 150 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | |||
| Satellite radio | 510 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 700 | ||||
| S Line Package | 2,326 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | 650 | |||
| Convenience Package | 325 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | 139 | 139 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | 930 | 930 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | 395 | 395 | 395 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 745 | 745 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,813 | 1,813 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 418 | 418 | |||
| Satellite radio | 474 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 651 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,350 | 5,500 | 2,635 | 425 | 1,425 |
| Options (change) | 7,764 | 5,113 | 2,450 | 395 | 1,325 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 3,000 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $35,055 | $41,190 | $90,160 | $144,100 | $186,300 |
| Total Invoice | $32,654 | $38,359 | $83,973 | $134,277 | $173,495 |
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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: $48,990 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,624 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | S550 | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 10 | 195, 10 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $35,055 | $41,190 | $90,160 | $144,100 | $186,300 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,850 | -6,115 | -16,040 | -14,215 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,055 | $38,340 | $84,045 | $128,060 | $172,085 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,285 | $0 | $44,015 | $88,040 |
| Total Invoice | $32,654 | $38,359 | $83,973 | $134,277 | $173,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,654 | -5,695 | -14,947 | -13,238 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,654 | $35,705 | $78,278 | $119,330 | $160,257 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,051 | $0 | $41,052 | $81,979 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | S550 | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 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 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $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 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,275 | $5,125 | $8,390 | $18,315 | $16,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,850 | $6,115 | $16,040 | $14,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,654 | -5,695 | -14,947 | -13,238 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2007 |
| Model | A3 | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 205.0 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 4,466 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2330 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 12% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
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