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

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

Lowest Total Price: $35,660

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $53,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,861

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $50,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA3A3
TrimS550S600S65 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $85,750 $139,900 $181,500 $25,340 $33,980
Base Invoice $79,748 $130,107 $168,795 $23,404 $31,561
Panoramic sunroof 1,000   1,000 1,100 1,100
Satellite radio 510       350
Cold Weather Package       700 700
S Line Package       2,200  
Audio Package       1,350  
Technology Package       1,500 1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)       450 450
Rear side airbags       350 350
Navigation system       1,950 1,950
Panoramic sunroof 930   930 1,001 1,001
Satellite radio 474       319
Cold Weather Package       637 637
S Line Package       2,002  
Audio Package       1,229  
Technology Package       1,365 1,138
Metallic paint (extra cost)       410 410
Rear side airbags       319 319
Navigation system       1,774 1,775
Options (change) 1,510 0 1,000 9,600 6,150
Options (change) 1,404 0 930 8,737 5,599
Destination 775 775 775 720 720
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 0 0
Total Price $89,035 $143,675 $185,875 $35,660 $40,850
Total Invoice $82,927 $133,882 $173,100 $32,861 $37,880

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,440
Model Year20072007200720072007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA3A3
TrimS550S600S65 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T5T5M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$89,035$143,675$185,875$35,660$40,850
Adjustments for Features-6,040-16,190-14,3650-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,995$127,485$171,510$35,660$37,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$44,490$88,515$0$2,040
Total Invoice$82,927$133,882$173,100$32,861$37,880
Adjustments for Features-5,626-15,086-13,3780-2,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,301$118,796$159,722$32,861$34,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,495$82,421$0$2,098

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

Model Year20072007200720072007
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA3A3
TrimS550S600S65 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50    
Power trunk closer $350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 $0  
Forward collision warning $200   
Night vision $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Ski sack   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100  
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200   
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$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   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats $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   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,390$18,540$16,715$2,350$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,040$16,190$14,365$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,626-15,086-13,3780-2,921

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

Model Year20072007
ModelS-ClassA3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in101.5 in
Length205.0 in168.7 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height58.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested188085%
Total Not Requested32515%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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