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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: $40,835 Audi A3 3.2 S line | ||
| Difference: $27,450 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,866 Audi A3 3.2 S line | ||
| Difference: $25,706 | ||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 | E-Class |
| Trim | 3.2 S line | E400 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $33,980 | $62,300 |
| Base Invoice | $31,561 | $57,939 |
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 720 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 435 | |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 420 |
| Satellite radio | 350 | 460 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,090 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | |
| Sport Package | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 750 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |
| 9-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 410 | 670 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 396 | |
| Navigation system | 1,775 | |
| Rear side airbags | 319 | 391 |
| Satellite radio | 319 | 428 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,001 | 1,014 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 728 | |
| Sport Package | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 698 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |
| 9-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 6,135 | 5,060 |
| Options (change) | 5,585 | 4,708 |
| Destination | 720 | 925 |
| Total Price | $40,835 | $68,285 |
| Total Invoice | $37,866 | $63,572 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,595 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,255 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 | E-Class |
| Trim | 3.2 S line | E400 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 250hp V6 | 329hp V6 |
| Transmission | S6 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/27 MPG | 19/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $40,835 | $68,285 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,855 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,835 | $62,430 |
| Total Invoice | $37,866 | $63,572 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,451 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,866 | $58,121 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 | E-Class |
| Trim | 3.2 S line | E400 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| 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 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,890 | $10,745 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,855 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,451 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 115.7 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 194.2 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,660 lb. | 4,299 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 35.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 64.3 ft3 |
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 E400
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| 245/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
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