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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: $38,645

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $56,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,006

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $52,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelA3S-Class
Trim2.0 TDIS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,250 $92,550
Base Invoice $28,134 $86,072
Cold Weather Package 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Navigation system 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
Rear side airbags 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,090
Cold Weather Package 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Navigation system 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
Rear side airbags 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,014
Options (change) 7,500 1,090
Options (change) 6,977 1,014
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $38,645 $95,515
Total Invoice $36,006 $88,961

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,374
Model Year20132012
ModelA3S-Class
Trim2.0 TDIS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine140hp I4 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/45-18
Total Price$38,645$95,515
Adjustments for Features0-8,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,645$87,375
Total Invoice$36,006$88,961
Adjustments for Features0-7,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,006$81,380

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

Model Year20132012
ModelA3S-Class
Trim2.0 TDIS350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, 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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$2,950$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,581

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20132012
ModelA3S-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase101.5 in124.6 in
Length168.7 in206.5 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.4,674 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft316.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

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 lighting150Yes
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 seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

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