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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: $62,720

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $11,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class (2-door)
TrimRS 3E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,200 $60,650
Technology Package 3,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Premium 3 Package   3,500
Premium 2 Package   2,825
Premium 1 Package   4,100
Rear spoiler   350
Special order charge   250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   800
Technology Package 2,976  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Rear side airbags 326 391
Premium 3 Package   3,255
Premium 2 Package   2,628
Premium 1 Package   3,813
Rear spoiler   326
Special order charge   233
Illuminated door sill trim plates   744
Options (change) 5,525 12,965
Options (change) 5,140 12,060
Destination 995 925
Total Price $62,720 $74,540

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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 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,310
Model Year20202017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class (2-door)
TrimRS 3E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine394hp I5402hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$62,720$74,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,720$73,525

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

Model Year20202017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class (2-door)
TrimRS 3E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
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
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 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
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
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length 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
Metal pedals$75 
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
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,575$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-945

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

Model Year20202017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.8 in108.7 in
Length175.4 in185.0 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height55.7 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested141560%
Total Not Requested95040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
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 washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto 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 Requested209078%
Total Not Requested57522%

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