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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,300

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $14,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,782

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $13,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class (2-door)
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,350 $54,650
Base Invoice $35,666 $50,824
Prestige Package 8,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
AWD 2,700  
Premium 2 Package   6,350
Distronic Plus Package   2,600
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Prestige Package 7,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
AWD 2,512  
Premium 2 Package   5,906
Distronic Plus Package   2,418
Telematics service, such as OnStar   605
Options (change) 11,975 10,320
Options (change) 11,141 9,598
Destination 975 875
Total Price $51,300 $65,845
Total Invoice $47,782 $61,297

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,342
Model Year20182010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class (2-door)
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine220hp I4382hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$51,300$65,845
Adjustments for Features-3,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,265$65,845
Total Invoice$47,782$61,297
Adjustments for Features-2,8270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,955$61,297

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20182010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class (2-door)
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
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 app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power convertible top$4000 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, 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$10,800$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8270

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20182010
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class (2-door)
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.2 in108.7 in
Length175.4 in185.0 in
Width70.2 in70.3 in
Height55.5 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,824 lb.3,783 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested309050%
Total Not Requested305050%

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 headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested269071%
Total Not Requested107529%
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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