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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: $62,720

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $126,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-Class
TrimRS 3S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $56,200 $181,500
Technology Package 3,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,850
iPod integration   425
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Technology Package 2,976  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,651
iPod integration   395
Panoramic sunroof   930
Options (change) 5,525 4,275
Options (change) 5,140 3,976
Destination 995 775
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $62,720 $189,150

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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: $120,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $164,782
Model Year20202007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-Class
TrimRS 3S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine394hp I5604hp V12
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-20
Total Price$62,720$189,150
Adjustments for Features0-5,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,720$183,535

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

Model Year20202007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-Class
TrimRS 3S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Night vision $1750
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats $150
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,140$16,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,229

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

Model Year20202007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3S-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.8 in124.6 in
Length175.4 in205.0 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.5,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in42.3 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 display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested115049%
Total Not Requested121551%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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