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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,745

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $48,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,818

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $45,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010201620162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,900 2,900          
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070 1,070          
Premium 2 Package   3,570            
Sport Package           800 800  
Premium Plus Package           2,700 2,700  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)           0 0  
Prestige Package           6,150 6,150 6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)           575 575 575
Cargo net           150 150 150
Metal pedals           195 195  
Rear side airbags           350 350 350
235/35YR19               1,500
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,697 2,697          
Panoramic sunroof 995 995 995          
Premium 2 Package   3,320            
Sport Package           744 744  
Premium Plus Package           2,512 2,512  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)           0 0  
Prestige Package           5,718 5,718 5,718
Metallic paint (extra cost)           536 536 536
Cargo net           139 139 139
Metal pedals           181 181  
Rear side airbags           325 325 325
235/35YR19               1,397
Options (change) 3,970 7,540 3,970 0 0 10,920 10,920 8,725
Options (change) 3,692 7,012 3,692 0 0 10,155 10,155 8,115
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $91,645 $101,015 $141,395 $153,575 $205,025 $42,745 $46,045 $52,150
Total Invoice $85,211 $94,075 $131,769 $143,096 $190,945 $39,818 $42,886 $48,567

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,334
Model Year20102010201020102010201620162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$91,645$101,015$141,395$153,575$205,025$42,745$46,045$52,150
Adjustments for Features-2,215-5,315-8,915-13,715-13,6400-1,700-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,430$95,700$132,480$139,860$191,385$42,745$44,345$49,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,270$43,050$50,430$101,955$0$1,600$6,330
Total Invoice$85,211$94,075$131,769$143,096$190,945$39,818$42,886$48,567
Adjustments for Features-2,059-4,950-8,308-12,779-12,7030-1,583-2,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,152$89,125$123,461$130,317$178,242$39,818$41,303$45,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,973$40,309$47,165$95,090$0$1,485$5,885

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

Model Year20102010201020102010201620162016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000   
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
FWD     $0  
AWD      $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel   $100    
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250   
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50       
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200$200
Night vision   $1750$1750   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50   
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist     $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50   
Console with shifter     $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable       $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler       $200
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200   
Handwriting recognition     $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150$150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information     $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25      
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200   
Boost gauge       $75
Chronometer  $100$100$100   
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100   
LED headlights     $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$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$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150   
Metal pedals  $75  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$25   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150$150   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500     $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000      
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Total Value of Features$9,290$12,390$15,990$20,790$20,715$7,075$8,775$10,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$5,315$8,915$13,715$13,640$0$1,700$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,059-4,950-8,308-12,779-12,7030-1,583-2,864

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

Model Year20102016
ModelS-ClassA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in103.8 in
Length206.5 in175.4 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,456 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested267561%
Total Not Requested167539%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested267561%
Total Not Requested167539%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested257561%
Total Not Requested167539%

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