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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: $69,645

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $92,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,405

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $85,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-Class
TrimRS 3S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,200 $141,450
Base Invoice $52,828 $131,549
Technology Package 3,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 2,800
Dynamic Plus Package 4,800  
Dynamic Package 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Cargo organizer 75 350
Carbon fiber trim 600 4,650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700
Carbon fiber engine cover   1,500
Ceramic brake rotors   8,950
Technology Package 2,976  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302 2,604
Dynamic Plus Package 4,464  
Dynamic Package 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326  
Cargo organizer 70 326
Carbon fiber trim 558 4,325
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Painted brake calipers (optional)   651
Carbon fiber engine cover   1,395
Ceramic brake rotors   8,324
Options (change) 12,450 19,450
Options (change) 11,582 18,090
Destination 995 925
Total Price $69,645 $161,825
Total Invoice $65,405 $150,564

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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: $83,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,664
Model Year20192015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-Class
TrimRS 3S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine394hp 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)255/30-19255/40-20
Total Price$69,645$161,825
Adjustments for Features0-9,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,645$152,695
Total Invoice$65,405$150,564
Adjustments for Features0-8,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,405$142,069

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

Model Year20192015
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
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 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,075$19,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,495

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

Model Year20192015
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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186579%
Total Not Requested50021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport exhaust0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
255/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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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