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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,775

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $54,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,127

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $51,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ3
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $32,500
Base Invoice $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420 $30,227
Premium II Package 2,860        
Panoramic sunroof 1,010 1,010      
iPod integration 425 425 425 425  
Rearview camera 750        
Prestige Package         3,900
Sport Package         550
Wood trim         350
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550
Premium II Package 2,660        
Panoramic sunroof 939 939      
iPod integration 395 395 395 395  
Rearview camera 698        
Prestige Package         3,628
Sport Package         511
Wood trim         325
Metallic paint (extra cost)         511
Options (change) 5,045 1,435 425 425 5,350
Options (change) 4,692 1,334 395 395 4,975
Destination 875 875 875 875 925
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $93,620 $132,310 $148,500 $198,300 $38,775
Total Invoice $87,198 $123,319 $138,376 $184,690 $36,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,041
Model Year20082008200820082015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ3
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14465, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20235/50-18
Total Price$93,620$132,310$148,500$198,300$38,775
Adjustments for Features-2,180-6,430-11,730-11,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,440$125,880$136,770$186,645$38,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,440$45,330$95,205$0
Total Invoice$87,198$123,319$138,376$184,690$36,127
Adjustments for Features-2,030-5,993-10,930-10,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,168$117,326$127,446$173,835$36,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,158$42,278$88,667$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20082008200820082015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ3
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Hill descent control    $250
Night vision  $1750$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $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
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 
Total Value of Features$8,080$12,330$17,630$17,555$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$6,430$11,730$11,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,030-5,993-10,930-10,8550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20082015
ModelS-ClassQ3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in102.5 in
Length205.0 in172.6 in
Width73.7 in72.1 in
Height58.0 in62.6 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested197567%
Total Not Requested97533%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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