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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,220

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $93,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,635

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $87,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201320132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimS3S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $42,900 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000
Base Invoice $39,898 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160
Prestige Package 5,500      
235/35YR19 1,500      
Cargo net 150      
Universal garage door opener 295      
Rear side airbags 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090    
Prestige Package 5,116      
235/35YR19 1,397      
Cargo net 139      
Universal garage door opener 274      
Rear side airbags 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014    
Options (change) 8,370 4,040 0 0
Options (change) 7,787 3,758 0 0
Destination 950 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $52,220 $145,945 $163,805 $215,005
Total Invoice $48,635 $135,863 $152,584 $200,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,945
Model Year2017201320132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimS3S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine292hp I4536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionS6T7T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$52,220$145,945$163,805$215,005
Adjustments for Features0-5,675-10,925-10,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,220$140,270$152,880$204,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,610$63,810
Total Invoice$48,635$135,863$152,584$200,165
Adjustments for Features0-5,283-10,177-10,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,635$130,580$142,407$189,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,827$59,414

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year2017201320132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-ClassS-ClassS-Class
TrimS3S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Night vision  $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night  $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Boost gauge$75   
Chronometer $100 $100
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50   
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 recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats  $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,465$15,140$20,390$20,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,675$10,925$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,283-10,177-10,171

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in124.6 in
Length175.4 in206.5 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.4,631 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested272561%
Total Not Requested176539%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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