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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: $53,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,288

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $49,942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009200920092009
ModelQ3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,900 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $30,596 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
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        
Premium II Package   2,030      
iPod integration   425 425 425 425
Panoramic sunroof   1,050 1,050    
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        
Premium II Package   1,888      
iPod integration   395 395 395 395
Panoramic sunroof   976 976    
Options (change) 7,220 3,505 1,475 425 425
Options (change) 6,717 3,259 1,371 395 395
Destination 975 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $41,095 $94,730 $136,700 $151,750 $203,250
Total Invoice $38,288 $88,230 $127,402 $141,399 $189,294

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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: $51,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,252
Model Year20182009200920092009
ModelQ3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine200hp I4382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$41,095$94,730$136,700$151,750$203,250
Adjustments for Features0-1,815-6,265-11,365-11,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,095$92,915$130,435$140,385$191,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,520$47,470$99,045
Total Invoice$38,288$88,230$127,402$141,399$189,294
Adjustments for Features0-1,690-5,839-10,590-10,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,288$86,540$121,563$130,809$178,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,023$44,269$92,239

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

Model Year20182009200920092009
ModelQ3S-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $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
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  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control$250    
Night vision   $1750$1750
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
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 
Rear air vents$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
Wiper de-icer $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
Rear spoiler$200    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Media drive$15    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $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
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
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150
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$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$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 tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,715$8,530$12,980$18,080$18,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815$6,265$11,365$11,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,690-5,839-10,590-10,515

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

Model Year20182009
ModelQ3S-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase102.5 in124.6 in
Length172.8 in205.0 in
Width72.1 in73.7 in
Height62.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,466 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 Legroom40.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in42.3 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 headlights500No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Total Requested72543%
Total Not Requested95057%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70071%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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