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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: $41,095

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $50,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelQ3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,900 $89,900 $99,900 $147,500 $229,500
Sport Package 1,000        
Premium Plus Package 2,900        
Navigation Plus Package 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575        
Wood trim 350        
Universal garage door opener 295        
Rear spoiler   500 500    
Sport Package 930        
Premium Plus Package 2,698        
Navigation Plus Package 1,954        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536        
Wood trim 325        
Universal garage door opener 274        
Rear spoiler   465 465    
Options (change) 7,220 500 500 0 0
Options (change) 6,717 465 465 0 0
Destination 975 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $41,095 $91,395 $101,395 $148,495 $232,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,359
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelQ3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T9T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$41,095$91,395$101,395$148,495$232,595
Adjustments for Features0-4,515-4,715-9,790-22,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,095$86,880$96,680$138,705$210,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,800$51,825$123,325

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelQ3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night    $50
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row    $50
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system$200   $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250    
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Pedestrian detection, night    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration  $200  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
iPod integration$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer   $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row    $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front row armrests    $100
Heated second row armrests    $100
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $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
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power footrest, right rear seat    $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats    $75
Power legrest, right second row seat    $500
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150
Rapid-heating front seats   $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension    $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,865$11,380$11,580$16,655$29,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,515$4,715$9,790$22,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-72-68-66-298

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

Model Year20182018
ModelQ3S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase102.5 in124.6 in
Length172.8 in206.5 in
Width72.1 in74.8 in
Height62.6 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

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
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested990100%
Total Not Requested00%

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