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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: $41,000

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $54,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,197

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $50,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ3
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $33,700
Base Invoice $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $31,342
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Sport Package             550
Prestige Package             4,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)             575
Wood trim             350
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Sport Package             511
Prestige Package             4,558
Metallic paint (extra cost)             536
Wood trim             325
Options (change) 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 0 0 6,375
Options (change) 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 0 0 5,930
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 925
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0
Total Price $95,345 $95,995 $97,995 $142,995 $163,805 $215,005 $41,000
Total Invoice $88,805 $89,409 $91,269 $133,119 $152,584 $200,165 $38,197

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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: $49,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,192
Model Year2013201320132013201320132016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ3
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12200hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15465, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$95,345$95,995$97,995$142,995$163,805$215,005$41,000
Adjustments for Features-3,690-5,390-3,640-7,490-14,740-14,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,655$90,605$94,355$135,505$149,065$200,265$41,000
Cost Above Minimum$1,050$0$3,750$44,900$58,460$109,660$0
Total Invoice$88,805$89,409$91,269$133,119$152,584$200,165$38,197
Adjustments for Features-3,437-5,020-3,390-6,973-13,730-13,7230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,368$84,389$87,879$126,146$138,854$186,442$38,197
Cost Above Minimum$979$0$3,490$41,757$54,465$102,053$0

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320132016
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassQ3
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG2.0 TFSI
Body4dr 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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $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 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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
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$10,055$11,755$10,005$13,855$21,105$21,105$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$5,390$3,640$7,490$14,740$14,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,437-5,020-3,390-6,973-13,730-13,7230

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

Model Year20132016
ModelS-ClassQ3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in102.5 in
Length206.5 in172.8 in
Width73.7 in72.1 in
Height58.0 in62.6 in
Curb Weight4,631 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.448.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested142544%
Total Not Requested184056%

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