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

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $126,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $117,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-ClassA3A3
TrimS550S6002.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $159,800 $184,900 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $148,614 $171,957 $22,998 $31,561
Rear spoiler 500 500    
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Sport Package     1,800  
Convenience Package     675  
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Sound Package     900  
Xenon HID headlights     650 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Satellite radio     350 350
Rear side airbags     350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler 465 465    
Cold Weather Package     637 637
Sport Package     1,638  
Convenience Package     614  
Navigation system     1,787 1,775
Sound Package     819  
Xenon HID headlights     592 728
Metallic paint (extra cost)     410 410
Satellite radio     319 319
Rear side airbags     319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link     396 396
Panoramic sunroof     1,001 1,001
Options (change) 500 500 9,360 6,135
Options (change) 465 465 8,532 5,585
Destination 925 925 720 720
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $161,225 $188,025 $34,820 $40,835
Total Invoice $150,004 $175,047 $32,250 $37,866

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,409
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-ClassA3A3
TrimS550S6002.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine449hp V8523hp V12200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT9T7M6S6
DrivetrainAWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/40-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$161,225$188,025$34,820$40,835
Adjustments for Features-31,540-29,6400-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,685$158,385$34,820$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,700$0$2,715
Total Invoice$150,004$175,047$32,250$37,866
Adjustments for Features-29,345-27,5940-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$120,659$147,453$32,250$34,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,794$0$2,556

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

Model Year2017201720062006
ModelMaybach S-ClassMaybach S-ClassA3A3
TrimS550S6002.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0  
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Animal detection, night$50$50  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50$50  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Night vision$1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250  
Fragrance atomizer$200$200  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450$450  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front row armrests$100$100  
Heated second row armrests$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather headliner$1000$1000  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Massage, second row seats$150$150  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225  
Power footrests, second row$500$500  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power legrests, second row$1000$1000  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150$150  
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500$5500  
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$34,205$32,305$2,665$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$31,540$29,640$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-29,345-27,5940-3,060

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

Model Year20172006
ModelMaybach S-ClassA3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase132.6 in101.5 in
Length214.5 in168.7 in
Width74.8 in69.5 in
Height58.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,018 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom49.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested155576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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