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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $61,320 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| Difference: $86,025 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $57,097 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| Difference: $80,068 | ||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $140,000 | $54,500 |
| Base Invoice | $130,200 | $50,686 |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 1,350 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | 3,000 | 600 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | |
| Technology Package | 3,900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |
| Cargo net | 150 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 1,256 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,790 | 558 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | |
| Technology Package | 3,628 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |
| Cargo net | 139 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | |
| Rear side airbags | 326 | |
| Options (change) | 5,440 | 5,870 |
| Options (change) | 5,060 | 5,461 |
| Destination | 905 | 950 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 0 |
| Total Price | $147,345 | $61,320 |
| Total Invoice | $137,165 | $57,097 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $81,250 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,623 | ||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 536hp V8 | 400hp I5 |
| Transmission | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/23 MPG | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-20 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $147,345 | $61,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,775 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $142,570 | $61,320 |
| Total Invoice | $137,165 | $57,097 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,445 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $132,720 | $57,097 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2013 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | S63 AMG | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver 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, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $14,790 | $10,015 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,775 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,445 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2013 | 2017 |
| Model | S-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| 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 | 4,916 lb. | 3,593 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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1515 | 57% |
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