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Audi A3 / S3 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 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,195 Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $56,900 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,093 Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| Difference: $52,988 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | S-Class |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TDI | S350 BlueTEC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $32,600 | $92,550 |
| Base Invoice | $30,318 | $86,072 |
| Sport Package | 800 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,400 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Cargo net | 150 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,630 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | |
| Sport Package | 744 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | |
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,302 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | |
| Cargo net | 139 | |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,376 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | |
| Options (change) | 11,700 | 7,670 |
| Options (change) | 10,880 | 7,134 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $45,195 | $102,095 |
| Total Invoice | $42,093 | $95,081 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,460 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,059 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | S-Class |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TDI | S350 BlueTEC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 150hp I4 D | 240hp V6 D |
| Transmission | S6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 31/43 MPG | 21/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 255/45-18 |
| Total Price | $45,195 | $102,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,440 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,195 | $94,655 |
| Total Invoice | $42,093 | $95,081 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,929 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,093 | $88,152 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | S-Class |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TDI | S350 BlueTEC |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | |
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| 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-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 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,700 | $13,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,440 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,929 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,241 lb. | 4,674 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 60% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1040 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 32% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2350 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1275 | 35% |
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 50% |
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