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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: $52,105 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3 | |||||
| Difference: $51,090 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,530 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3 | |||||
| Difference: $47,574 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | S3 | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $43,650 | $93,650 | $138,000 | $158,050 | $209,000 |
| Base Invoice | $40,596 | $87,095 | $128,340 | $146,987 | $194,370 |
| S Sport Package | 1,100 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 5,300 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | ||||
| Cargo net | 155 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,630 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | |||
| S Sport Package | 1,024 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 4,930 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | ||||
| Cargo net | 144 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,376 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | |||
| Options (change) | 7,480 | 7,670 | 4,040 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 6,959 | 7,134 | 3,758 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 975 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $52,105 | $103,195 | $143,915 | $161,525 | $211,975 |
| Total Invoice | $48,530 | $96,104 | $133,973 | $150,462 | $197,345 |
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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: $49,665 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,247 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | S3 | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 292hp I4 | 382hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | S7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 |
| Total Price | $52,105 | $103,195 | $143,915 | $161,525 | $211,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,425 | -5,275 | -9,850 | -9,850 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $52,105 | $101,770 | $138,640 | $151,675 | $202,125 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $36,870 | $49,905 | $100,355 |
| Total Invoice | $48,530 | $96,104 | $133,973 | $150,462 | $197,345 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,327 | -4,911 | -9,175 | -9,170 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $48,530 | $94,777 | $129,062 | $141,287 | $188,175 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $34,285 | $46,510 | $93,398 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | S3 | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $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 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $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 | |||||
| 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 | $200 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $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 | $325 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $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 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| LED headlights | $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 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $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 | $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 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $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 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 | $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 | ||||
| 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 | $9,765 | $11,190 | $15,040 | $19,615 | $19,615 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,425 | $5,275 | $9,850 | $9,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,327 | -4,911 | -9,175 | -9,170 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | 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 | 73.7 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 4,456 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 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.9 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 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
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 prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | 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 |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 2475 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1665 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
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