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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,145

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $26,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,698

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $25,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3E-Class (2-door)
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,600 $67,300
Base Invoice $35,898 $62,589
Prestige Package 5,900  
Premium Plus Package 2,550  
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 1 Package   3,270
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Proximity key   650
Prestige Package 5,488  
Premium Plus Package 2,371  
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,041
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 10,650 8,880
Options (change) 9,905 8,260
Destination 895 925
Total Price $50,145 $77,105
Total Invoice $46,698 $71,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,790
Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3E-Class (2-door)
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine220hp I4402hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$50,145$77,105
Adjustments for Features0-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,145$73,575
Total Invoice$46,698$71,774
Adjustments for Features0-3,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,698$68,488

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3E-Class (2-door)
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, automatic $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,700$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,286

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3E-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in108.7 in
Length175.4 in185.0 in
Width70.2 in70.3 in
Height55.5 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,037 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft311.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights-250No
Black grille (optional)0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested242584%
Total Not Requested45016%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59054%
Total Not Requested50046%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested152575%
Total Not Requested51525%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

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