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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,720

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $125,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,539

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $116,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelMaybach S-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS600RS 3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $182,950 $54,500
Base Invoice $170,144 $50,686
Rear spoiler 500  
Technology Package   3,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   150
Universal garage door opener   295
Rear side airbags   350
Rear spoiler 465  
Technology Package   3,628
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   139
Universal garage door opener   274
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 500 5,270
Options (change) 465 4,903
Destination 925 950
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $186,075 $60,720
Total Invoice $173,234 $56,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $104,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,400
Model Year20162017
ModelMaybach S-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS600RS 3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine523hp V12400hp I5
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/20 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20235/35-19
Total Price$186,075$60,720
Adjustments for Features-20,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$165,350$60,720
Total Invoice$173,234$56,539
Adjustments for Features-19,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$153,939$56,539

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

Model Year20162017
ModelMaybach S-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimS600RS 3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Night vision$1750 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row armrests$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather headliner$1000 
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 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power footrests, second row$500 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 legrests, second row$1000 
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 upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$29,290$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$20,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-19,2950

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

Model Year20162017
ModelMaybach S-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase132.6 in103.8 in
Length214.5 in175.4 in
Width74.8 in70.7 in
Height58.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight5,269 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.3 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom49.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested216581%
Total Not Requested50019%

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