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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: $54,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,197

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $50,608

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Model Year2016201320132013201320132013
ModelQ3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $33,700 $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000
Base Invoice $31,342 $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160
Sport Package 550            
Prestige Package 4,900            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575            
Wood trim 350            
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Sport Package 511            
Prestige Package 4,558            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536            
Wood trim 325            
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Options (change) 6,375 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 0 0
Options (change) 5,930 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 0 0
Destination 925 905 905 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $41,000 $95,345 $95,995 $97,995 $142,995 $163,805 $215,005
Total Invoice $38,197 $88,805 $89,409 $91,269 $133,119 $152,584 $200,165

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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: $49,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,192
Model Year2016201320132013201320132013
ModelQ3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)465, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$41,000$95,345$95,995$97,995$142,995$163,805$215,005
Adjustments for Features0-3,690-5,390-3,640-7,490-14,740-14,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,000$91,655$90,605$94,355$135,505$149,065$200,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,050$0$3,750$44,900$58,460$109,660
Total Invoice$38,197$88,805$89,409$91,269$133,119$152,584$200,165
Adjustments for Features0-3,437-5,020-3,390-6,973-13,730-13,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,197$85,368$84,389$87,879$126,146$138,854$186,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$979$0$3,490$41,757$54,465$102,053

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

Model Year2016201320132013201320132013
ModelQ3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
FWD$0      
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350      
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$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$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200    $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Hill descent control$250      
Lane departure prevention     $150$150
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$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250      
Cargo cover$75      
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100      
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$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$50
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 $150  
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$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200      
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$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$200
Traffic + travel information$25      
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
LED headlights$1000      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$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$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$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats     $150$150
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats     $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200      
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Total Value of Features$6,365$10,055$11,755$10,005$13,855$21,105$21,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690$5,390$3,640$7,490$14,740$14,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,437-5,020-3,390-6,973-13,730-13,723

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See a complete comparison of Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20162013
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.4,631 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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See a complete comparison of Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested142544%
Total Not Requested184056%

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