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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: $37,445

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $53,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,888

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $49,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200720072007
ModelA3A3S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIS550S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $85,750 $139,900 $181,500
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $79,748 $130,107 $168,795
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275      
Sport Package 1,400 1,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Wood trim 400 400      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Rear side airbags 350 350      
iPod integration -200 -200 425 425 425
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,000   1,000
Satellite radio     510    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,120    
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860      
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186      
Sport Package 1,303 1,303      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
Wood trim 372 372      
Navigation system 1,860 1,860      
Rear side airbags 325 325      
iPod integration -186 -186 395 395 395
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 930   930
Satellite radio     474    
Obstacle detection, rear     1,042    
Options (change) 9,300 9,300 3,055 425 1,425
Options (change) 8,652 8,652 2,841 395 1,325
Destination 875 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 3,000 2,600
Total Price $37,445 $40,425 $90,580 $144,100 $186,300
Total Invoice $34,888 $37,661 $84,364 $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: $47,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,013
Model Year20112011200720072007
ModelA3A3S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIS550S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionM6S6T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$37,445$40,425$90,580$144,100$186,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,865-15,615-13,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,445$39,375$84,715$128,485$172,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$43,770$87,795
Total Invoice$34,888$37,661$84,364$134,277$173,495
Adjustments for Features0-978-5,463-14,551-12,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,888$36,683$78,901$119,726$160,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$40,825$81,752

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

Model Year20112011200720072007
ModelA3A3S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIS550S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr 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$0   
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, power   $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$150
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   
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
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/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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,000$3,050$7,865$17,615$15,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,865$15,615$13,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-5,463-14,551-12,842

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

Model Year20112007
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
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 link100No
Total Requested120576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
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 link100No
Total Requested120576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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