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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 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 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,150 Audi A3 / S3 S3 | ||||
| Difference: $93,795 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,567 Audi A3 / S3 S3 | ||||
| Difference: $87,296 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $140,000 | $160,300 | $212,000 | $42,500 |
| Base Invoice | $130,200 | $149,079 | $197,160 | $39,527 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | |||
| Prestige Package | 6,150 | |||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,500 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |||
| Cargo net | 150 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,718 | |||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,397 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | |||
| Cargo net | 139 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,040 | 0 | 0 | 8,725 |
| Options (change) | 3,758 | 0 | 0 | 8,115 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 905 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $145,945 | $163,805 | $215,005 | $52,150 |
| Total Invoice | $135,863 | $152,584 | $200,165 | $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 S3 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,105 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,068 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $145,945 | $163,805 | $215,005 | $52,150 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,690 | -11,940 | -11,940 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $139,255 | $151,865 | $203,065 | $52,150 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $12,610 | $63,810 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $135,863 | $152,584 | $200,165 | $48,567 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,228 | -11,122 | -11,116 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $129,635 | $141,462 | $189,049 | $48,567 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,827 | $59,414 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||
| Digital instruments | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | $225 | ||
| 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 recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |
| 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 | $4000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $15,440 | $20,690 | $20,690 | $8,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,690 | $11,940 | $11,940 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,228 | -11,122 | -11,116 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 |
| Model | S-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,631 lb. | 3,176 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 54.8 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 | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| 235/35YR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2775 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1475 | 35% |
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