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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $44,850 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||||
| Difference: $51,620 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,853 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||||
| Difference: $48,995 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $31,950 | $43,650 | $86,700 | $127,000 | $144,200 | $194,000 |
| Base Invoice | $29,714 | $40,596 | $80,631 | $118,110 | $134,106 | $180,420 |
| Sport Package | 650 | |||||
| Prestige Package | 9,750 | 5,300 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Cargo net | 155 | 155 | ||||
| Metal pedals | 195 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | |||||
| S Sport Package | 1,100 | |||||
| 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 | 606 | |||||
| Prestige Package | 8,138 | 4,930 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | ||||
| Cargo net | 144 | 144 | ||||
| Metal pedals | 182 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | |||||
| S Sport Package | 1,024 | |||||
| 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) | 11,925 | 7,480 | 7,895 | 4,285 | 425 | 425 |
| Options (change) | 10,164 | 6,959 | 7,342 | 3,984 | 395 | 395 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $44,850 | $52,105 | $96,470 | $135,160 | $148,500 | $198,300 |
| Total Invoice | $40,853 | $48,530 | $89,848 | $125,969 | $138,376 | $184,690 |
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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 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,245 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,783 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 382hp V8 | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $44,850 | $52,105 | $96,470 | $135,160 | $148,500 | $198,300 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,075 | -2,375 | -6,625 | -10,375 | -10,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,850 | $49,030 | $94,095 | $128,535 | $138,125 | $188,000 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,180 | $0 | $34,440 | $44,030 | $93,905 |
| Total Invoice | $40,853 | $48,530 | $89,848 | $125,969 | $138,376 | $184,690 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,864 | -2,212 | -6,174 | -9,668 | -9,593 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,853 | $45,666 | $87,636 | $119,795 | $128,708 | $175,097 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,813 | $0 | $32,159 | $41,072 | $87,461 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $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 app | $25 | $25 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $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 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $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 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||||
| LED headlights | $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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,740 | $10,815 | $10,115 | $14,365 | $18,115 | $18,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,075 | $2,375 | $6,625 | $10,375 | $10,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,864 | -2,212 | -6,174 | -9,668 | -9,593 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2008 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 205.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 4,466 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 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 Legroom | 35.1 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length 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 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | 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 |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3725 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 2965 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| S Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 2065 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 29% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 48% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 29% |
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