| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q3 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 Q3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,095 Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI | |||||||
| Difference: $57,350 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,288 Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI | |||||||
| Difference: $53,398 | |||||||
|
|
|||||||
Calculate Payments |
|||||||
|
|
|||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Q3 |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $91,850 | $92,550 | $94,500 | $139,300 | $159,500 | $210,900 | $32,900 |
| Base Invoice | $85,421 | $86,072 | $87,885 | $129,549 | $148,335 | $196,137 | $30,596 |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,630 | 3,630 | 3,630 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,000 | ||||||
| Navigation Plus Package | 2,100 | ||||||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,900 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 350 | ||||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,376 | 3,376 | 3,376 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |||
| Sport Package | 930 | ||||||
| Navigation Plus Package | 1,954 | ||||||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,698 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 325 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 4,720 | 4,720 | 4,720 | 1,090 | 0 | 0 | 7,220 |
| Options (change) | 4,390 | 4,390 | 4,390 | 1,014 | 0 | 0 | 6,717 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 | 0 |
| Total Price | $98,445 | $99,145 | $101,095 | $142,265 | $162,975 | $213,875 | $41,095 |
| Total Invoice | $91,686 | $92,337 | $94,150 | $132,438 | $151,810 | $199,112 | $38,288 |
|
|
|||||||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz S-Class dealer quotes or Audi Q3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,610 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,983 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Q3 |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 275hp V6 H | 240hp V6 D | 429hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 | 180, 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 | 255/40-19 |
| Total Price | $98,445 | $99,145 | $101,095 | $142,265 | $162,975 | $213,875 | $41,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,740 | -5,440 | -3,690 | -7,540 | -14,590 | -14,590 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $94,705 | $93,705 | $97,405 | $134,725 | $148,385 | $199,285 | $41,095 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,000 | $0 | $3,700 | $41,020 | $54,680 | $105,580 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $91,686 | $92,337 | $94,150 | $132,438 | $151,810 | $199,112 | $38,288 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,483 | -5,066 | -3,437 | -7,019 | -13,590 | -13,583 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $88,203 | $87,271 | $90,713 | $125,419 | $138,220 | $185,529 | $38,288 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $932 | $0 | $3,442 | $38,148 | $50,949 | $98,258 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Q3 |
| Trim | S400 Hybrid | S350 BlueTEC | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $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 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $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 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $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 | |||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $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 | $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 cladding | $350 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | ||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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, second row seats | $225 | $225 | |||||
| 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 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, 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/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 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $10,105 | $11,805 | $10,055 | $13,905 | $20,955 | $20,955 | $6,365 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,740 | $5,440 | $3,690 | $7,540 | $14,590 | $14,590 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,483 | -5,066 | -3,437 | -7,019 | -13,590 | -13,583 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Audi Q3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | Q3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 102.5 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 172.8 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 62.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,631 lb. | 3,495 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 31.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 | 48.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| 255/40HR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 24% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 57% |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.
