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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: $50,200

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $25,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,752

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $23,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3E-Class (2-door)
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,600 $64,800
Base Invoice $36,828 $60,264
Premium Plus Package 2,700  
Prestige Package 6,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Distronic Plus Package   2,650
Premium Plus Package 2,512  
Prestige Package 5,718  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Distronic Plus Package   2,465
Options (change) 9,675 9,820
Options (change) 8,999 9,133
Destination 925 875
Total Price $50,200 $75,495
Total Invoice $46,752 $70,272

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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: $23,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,073
Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3E-Class (2-door)
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine220hp I4382hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$50,200$75,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,200$73,940
Total Invoice$46,752$70,272
Adjustments for Features0-1,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,752$68,825

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

Model Year20162011
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$6,200$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,447

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

Model Year20162011
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 in55.2 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,983 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 ft311.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft311.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested217550%
Total Not Requested217550%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172577%
Total Not Requested51523%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130074%
Total Not Requested45026%

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