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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,820 Audi A3 2.0T | |||
| Difference: $61,185 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250 Audi A3 2.0T | |||
| Difference: $57,278 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $24,740 | $33,980 | $88,500 |
| Base Invoice | $22,998 | $31,561 | $82,305 |
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | |
| Sport Package | 1,800 | ||
| Convenience Package | 675 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Sound Package | 900 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 435 | 435 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 650 | 800 | |
| Satellite radio | 350 | 350 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| Premium II Package | 1,930 | ||
| Premium I Package | 2,100 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | 637 | |
| Sport Package | 1,638 | ||
| Convenience Package | 614 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,787 | 1,775 | |
| Sound Package | 819 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 410 | 410 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 396 | 396 | |
| Rear side airbags | 319 | 319 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 592 | 728 | |
| Satellite radio | 319 | 319 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,001 | 1,001 | |
| Premium II Package | 1,795 | ||
| Premium I Package | 1,953 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,360 | 6,135 | 4,030 |
| Options (change) | 8,532 | 5,585 | 3,748 |
| Destination | 720 | 720 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $34,820 | $40,835 | $96,005 |
| Total Invoice | $32,250 | $37,866 | $89,528 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,845 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,433 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 507hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | 420, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,820 | $40,835 | $96,005 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,300 | -7,340 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,820 | $37,535 | $88,665 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,715 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $32,250 | $37,866 | $89,528 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,060 | -6,845 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,250 | $34,806 | $82,683 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,556 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | E63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $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 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,940 | $6,240 | $10,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,300 | $7,340 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,060 | -6,845 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 |
| Model | A3 | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.4 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 192.3 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 59.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 4,046 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1730 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 16% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | Yes |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 41% |
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 54% |
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