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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: $52,620 Audi A3 / S3 S3 | |||
| Difference: $93,605 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,004 Audi A3 / S3 S3 | |||
| Difference: $87,051 | |||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | S3 | S63 AMG | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $42,500 | $141,450 | $222,000 |
| Base Invoice | $39,527 | $131,549 | $206,460 |
| Prestige Package | 6,150 | ||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,500 | ||
| Cargo organizer | 70 | 350 | 350 |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | ||
| Cargo net | 150 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 400 | 700 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | ||
| Prestige Package | 5,718 | ||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,397 | ||
| Cargo organizer | 65 | 326 | 326 |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | ||
| Cargo net | 139 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 372 | 651 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,195 | 3,850 | 350 |
| Options (change) | 8,552 | 3,581 | 326 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $52,620 | $146,225 | $225,375 |
| Total Invoice | $49,004 | $136,055 | $209,811 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85,325 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,347 | |||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | S3 | S63 AMG | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 292hp I4 | 577hp V8 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | S6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/35-19 | 255/40-20 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $52,620 | $146,225 | $225,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,280 | -19,530 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,620 | $137,945 | $205,845 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $67,900 |
| Total Invoice | $49,004 | $136,055 | $209,811 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,704 | -18,181 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,004 | $128,351 | $191,630 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $63,279 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | A3 / S3 | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | S3 | S63 AMG | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | ||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | ||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather headliner | $1000 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | ||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,925 | $16,205 | $27,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,280 | $19,530 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,704 | -18,181 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| 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 | 74.8 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,176 lb. | 4,774 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 43.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3900 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 21% |
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