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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,745

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $53,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,818

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $50,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162008200820082008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Sport Package 800 800          
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700          
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0          
Prestige Package 6,150 6,150 6,150        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575        
Cargo net 150 150 150        
Rear side airbags 350 350 350        
Metal pedals 195 195          
235/35YR19     1,500        
Premium II Package       2,860      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,850 2,850    
iPod integration       425 425 425 425
Rearview camera       750      
Panoramic sunroof       1,010 1,010    
Sport Package 744 744          
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512          
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0 0          
Prestige Package 5,718 5,718 5,718        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536        
Cargo net 139 139 139        
Rear side airbags 325 325 325        
Metal pedals 181 181          
235/35YR19     1,397        
Premium II Package       2,660      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,650 2,650    
iPod integration       395 395 395 395
Rearview camera       698      
Panoramic sunroof       939 939    
Options (change) 10,920 10,920 8,725 7,895 4,285 425 425
Options (change) 10,155 10,155 8,115 7,342 3,984 395 395
Destination 925 925 925 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $42,745 $46,045 $52,150 $96,470 $135,160 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $39,818 $42,886 $48,567 $89,848 $125,969 $138,376 $184,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,780
Model Year2016201620162008200820082008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionS6S6S6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$42,745$46,045$52,150$96,470$135,160$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,075-3,490-7,740-11,490-11,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,745$44,345$49,075$92,980$127,420$137,010$186,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$6,330$0$34,440$44,030$93,905
Total Invoice$39,818$42,886$48,567$89,848$125,969$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-2,864-3,250-7,214-10,707-10,632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,818$41,303$45,703$86,598$118,755$127,669$174,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$5,885$0$32,157$41,071$87,460

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year2016201620162008200820082008
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3S550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700    
RWD   $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250$250
Power door closers   $300$300$300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350$350
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$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$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200$200    
Night vision     $1750$1750
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200    
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200    
HD radio$50$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25   
Boost gauge  $75    
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass$0$0$0    
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100$100
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$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$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150$150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Total Value of Features$6,725$8,425$9,800$10,215$14,465$18,215$18,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,075$3,490$7,740$11,490$11,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-2,864-3,250-7,214-10,707-10,632

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in124.6 in
Length175.4 in205.0 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.4,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested247557%
Total Not Requested187543%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested247557%
Total Not Requested187543%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested237556%
Total Not Requested187544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

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