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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: $61,320

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $84,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,097

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $78,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-Class
TrimRS 3S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $54,500 $139,500
Base Invoice $50,686 $129,735
Technology Package 3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 150  
Rear side airbags 350  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Carbon fiber trim 600 4,650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Technology Package 3,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 139  
Rear side airbags 326  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Carbon fiber trim 558 4,325
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Options (change) 5,870 5,150
Options (change) 5,461 4,790
Destination 950 925
Total Price $61,320 $145,575
Total Invoice $57,097 $135,450

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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 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $79,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,640
Model Year20172014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-Class
TrimRS 3S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine400hp I5577hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/40-20
Total Price$61,320$145,575
Adjustments for Features0-5,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,320$140,510
Total Invoice$57,097$135,450
Adjustments for Features0-4,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,097$130,737

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

Model Year20172014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-Class
TrimRS 3S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver 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, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,725$12,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,713

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20172014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in124.6 in
Length175.4 in206.5 in
Width70.7 in74.8 in
Height55.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.4,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested186570%
Total Not Requested80030%

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