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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: $38,625

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $56,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,986

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $52,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelS-ClassA3
TrimS350 BlueTEC2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $92,550 $30,250
Base Invoice $86,072 $28,134
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,100
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Navigation system   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Rear side airbags   350
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,023
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Navigation system   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 1,090 7,500
Options (change) 1,014 6,977
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $95,515 $38,625
Total Invoice $88,961 $35,986

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,394
Model Year20122012
ModelS-ClassA3
TrimS350 BlueTEC2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$95,515$38,625
Adjustments for Features-8,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,375$38,625
Total Invoice$88,961$35,986
Adjustments for Features-7,5810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,380$35,986

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

Model Year20122012
ModelS-ClassA3
TrimS350 BlueTEC2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$11,090$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5810

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A3 features.

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

Model Year20122012
ModelS-ClassA3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in101.5 in
Length206.5 in168.7 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height58.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,674 lb.3,362 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.454.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 seat150No
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

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