Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2016

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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: $52,965

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45   
Difference: $28,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,750

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45   
Difference: $26,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class (2-door)
TrimA3 45E550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $41,700 $68,700
Base Invoice $39,200 $63,891
Prestige Package 8,450  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Premium 3 Package   4,090
Premium 2 Package   2,825
Premium 1 Package   3,880
Rear spoiler   300
Prestige Package 7,860  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Premium 3 Package   3,803
Premium 2 Package   2,628
Premium 1 Package   3,608
Rear spoiler   279
Options (change) 10,270 11,815
Options (change) 9,555 10,988
Destination 995 925
Total Price $52,965 $81,440
Total Invoice $49,750 $75,804

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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 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,294
Model Year20192016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class (2-door)
TrimA3 45E550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine228hp I4402hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$52,965$81,440
Adjustments for Features0-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,965$78,475
Total Invoice$49,750$75,804
Adjustments for Features0-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,750$73,044

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

Model Year20192016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class (2-door)
TrimA3 45E550
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$5,250$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,760

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

Model Year20192016
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.4,344 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 45

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 support100Yes
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 hotspot50Yes
Total Requested474077%
Total Not Requested140023%

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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
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-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested220063%
Total Not Requested130037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested199080%
Total Not Requested50020%

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