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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: $52,145

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $127,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,570

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $118,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIAMG S63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $176,400
Base Invoice $35,666 $164,052
Prestige Package 8,450  
Sport Package 650  
AWD 2,700  
Metal pedals 195  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250
Prestige Package 7,860  
Sport Package 606  
AWD 2,512  
Metal pedals 182  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093
Options (change) 12,820 2,250
Options (change) 11,929 2,093
Destination 975 925
Total Price $52,145 $179,575
Total Invoice $48,570 $167,070

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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: $116,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $108,368
Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIAMG S63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine220hp I4577hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-20
Total Price$52,145$179,575
Adjustments for Features0-10,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,145$168,685
Total Invoice$48,570$167,070
Adjustments for Features0-10,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,570$156,938

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIAMG S63
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
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 climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, automatic $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Residual heat $50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,040$15,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,132

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in115.9 in
Length175.4 in197.9 in
Width70.2 in74.7 in
Height55.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,824 lb.4,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested509083%
Total Not Requested105017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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