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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: $37,445

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $53,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,888

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $49,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA3A3
TrimS550S600S65 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $85,750 $139,900 $181,500 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $79,748 $130,107 $168,795 $25,361 $28,134
Satellite radio 510        
iPod integration 425 425 425 -200 -200
Panoramic sunroof 1,000   1,000 1,100 1,100
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120        
Premium Plus Package       2,000 2,000
Sport Package       1,400 1,400
Convenience Package       1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Wood trim       400 400
Rear side airbags       350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Satellite radio 474        
iPod integration 395 395 395 -186 -186
Panoramic sunroof 930   930 1,023 1,023
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042        
Premium Plus Package       1,860 1,860
Sport Package       1,303 1,303
Convenience Package       1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Navigation system       1,860 1,860
Wood trim       372 372
Rear side airbags       325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Options (change) 3,055 425 1,425 9,300 9,300
Options (change) 2,841 395 1,325 8,652 8,652
Destination 775 775 775 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 0 0
Total Price $90,580 $144,100 $186,300 $37,445 $40,425
Total Invoice $84,364 $134,277 $173,495 $34,888 $37,661

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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: $47,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,013
Model Year20072007200720112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA3A3
TrimS550S600S65 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T5T5M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
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)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$90,580$144,100$186,300$37,445$40,425
Adjustments for Features-5,865-15,615-13,7900-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,715$128,485$172,510$37,445$39,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$43,770$87,795$0$1,930
Total Invoice$84,364$134,277$173,495$34,888$37,661
Adjustments for Features-5,463-14,551-12,8420-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,901$119,726$160,653$34,888$36,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$40,825$81,752$0$1,795

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

Model Year20072007200720112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA3A3
TrimS550S600S65 AMG2.0T2.0 TDI
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$0
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$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0   
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
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
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  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
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$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  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
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, 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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225   
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, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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, 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/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 $100
Total Value of Features$7,865$17,615$15,790$2,000$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,865$15,615$13,790$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,463-14,551-12,8420-978

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

Model Year20072011
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, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested120576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested120576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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