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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,000

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $52,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,197

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $48,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620102010201020102010
ModelQ3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $33,700 $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $31,342 $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070
Sport Package 550          
Prestige Package 4,900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575          
Wood trim 350          
Premium 2 Package   4,950 3,570      
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070 1,070    
Sport Package 511          
Prestige Package 4,558          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536          
Wood trim 325          
Premium 2 Package   4,604 3,320      
Panoramic sunroof   995 995 995    
Options (change) 6,375 6,020 4,640 1,070 0 0
Options (change) 5,930 5,599 4,315 995 0 0
Destination 925 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $41,000 $93,695 $98,115 $138,495 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $38,197 $87,118 $91,378 $129,072 $143,096 $190,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,722
Model Year201620102010201020102010
ModelQ3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)465, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$41,000$93,695$98,115$138,495$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,440-3,540-7,140-13,440-13,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,000$90,255$94,575$131,355$140,135$191,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,320$41,100$49,880$101,405
Total Invoice$38,197$87,118$91,378$129,072$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,199-3,297-6,654-12,523-12,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,197$83,919$88,081$122,418$130,573$178,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,162$38,499$46,654$94,579

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year201620102010201020102010
ModelQ3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200   $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Hill descent control$250     
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision    $1750$1750
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250     
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$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
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200$1200
In-vehicle Internet$150     
Media drive$15     
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100
LED headlights$1000     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200
Folding second row seats$300     
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150
Metal pedals   $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
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$1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,265$9,705$9,805$13,405$19,705$19,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,440$3,540$7,140$13,440$13,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,199-3,297-6,654-12,523-12,447

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20162010
ModelQ3S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase102.5 in124.6 in
Length172.8 in206.5 in
Width72.1 in73.7 in
Height62.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested142544%
Total Not Requested184056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power decklid300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested175056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

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