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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: $52,295

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $26,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,708

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $24,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class (2-door)
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $67,300
Base Invoice $35,666 $62,589
Prestige Package 8,450  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995  
AWD 2,700  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Lighting Package   1,500
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 1 Package   3,270
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Rear spoiler   300
Proximity key   650
Prestige Package 7,860  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926  
AWD 2,512  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Lighting Package   1,395
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 1 Package   3,041
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Rear spoiler   279
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 12,970 10,680
Options (change) 12,067 9,934
Destination 975 925
Total Price $52,295 $78,905
Total Invoice $48,708 $73,448

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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: $23,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,166
Model Year20182014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class (2-door)
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIE550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine220hp I4402hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$52,295$78,905
Adjustments for Features0-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,295$76,140
Total Invoice$48,708$73,448
Adjustments for Features0-2,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,708$70,874

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

Model Year20182014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-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 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
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $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$5,350$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,574

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

Model Year20182014
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-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 Weight3,824 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested454074%
Total Not Requested160026%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-250500%
Total Not Requested200-400%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested154075%
Total Not Requested50025%
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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