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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,490 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||||
| Difference: $60,075 | ||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,059 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||||
| Difference: $55,949 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $91,850 | $92,550 | $94,500 | $139,300 | $159,500 | $210,900 | $25,930 | $34,915 |
| Base Invoice | $85,421 | $86,072 | $87,885 | $129,549 | $148,335 | $196,137 | $24,115 | $32,471 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||||||
| S Line Package | 2,500 | |||||||
| Convenience Package | 350 | |||||||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 435 | 435 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | ||||||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Sunshades, second row | 150 | 150 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,023 | 1,023 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 698 | 698 | 698 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,813 | 1,813 | ||||||
| S Line Package | 2,326 | |||||||
| Convenience Package | 325 | |||||||
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | 650 | ||||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 745 | 745 | ||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 405 | 405 | ||||||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | ||||||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Sunshades, second row | 139 | 139 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 418 | 418 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 1,840 | 1,840 | 1,840 | 1,090 | 0 | 0 | 8,785 | 5,935 |
| Options (change) | 1,712 | 1,712 | 1,712 | 1,014 | 0 | 0 | 8,169 | 5,518 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $95,565 | $96,265 | $98,215 | $142,265 | $162,975 | $213,875 | $35,490 | $41,625 |
| Total Invoice | $89,008 | $89,659 | $91,472 | $132,438 | $151,810 | $199,112 | $33,059 | $38,764 |
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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: $51,185 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,668 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 | 140, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $95,565 | $96,265 | $98,215 | $142,265 | $162,975 | $213,875 | $35,490 | $41,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,890 | -9,590 | -7,840 | -13,465 | -20,515 | -20,515 | 0 | -2,850 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $87,675 | $86,675 | $90,375 | $128,800 | $142,460 | $193,360 | $35,490 | $38,775 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,000 | $0 | $3,700 | $42,125 | $55,785 | $106,685 | $0 | $3,285 |
| Total Invoice | $89,008 | $89,659 | $91,472 | $132,438 | $151,810 | $199,112 | $33,059 | $38,764 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,349 | -8,932 | -7,302 | -12,535 | -19,110 | -19,099 | 0 | -2,654 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $81,659 | $80,727 | $84,170 | $119,903 | $132,700 | $180,013 | $33,059 | $36,110 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $932 | $0 | $3,443 | $39,176 | $51,973 | $99,286 | $0 | $3,051 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||||||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $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 | $1000 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $10,165 | $11,865 | $10,115 | $15,740 | $22,790 | $22,790 | $2,275 | $5,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,890 | $9,590 | $7,840 | $13,465 | $20,515 | $20,515 | $0 | $2,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,349 | -8,932 | -7,302 | -12,535 | -19,110 | -19,099 | 0 | -2,654 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | S-Class | A3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,631 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2330 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 12% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 125% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -25% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
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