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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,310

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelA3A3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $48,600 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $45,198 $52,359 $79,748
S Line Package 2,200        
Technology Package 1,500 1,250      
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Audio Package 1,350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,070 1,070 1,070
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Satellite radio   350      
Rear Seat Package     430 430  
Leather seating surfaces     1,590    
Rear spoiler     300 300  
Heated front seats     740    
Premium 2 Package         2,400
Premium 1 Package         2,500
S Line Package 2,002        
Technology Package 1,365 1,138      
Cold Weather Package 637 637      
Audio Package 1,229        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 669 669  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001 995 995 995
Navigation system 1,774 1,775      
Satellite radio   319      
Rear Seat Package     400 400  
Leather seating surfaces     1,479    
Rear spoiler     279 279  
Heated front seats     688    
Premium 2 Package         2,232
Premium 1 Package         2,325
Options (change) 9,250 5,800 4,850 2,520 5,970
Options (change) 8,418 5,280 4,510 2,343 5,552
Destination 720 720 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $35,310 $40,500 $54,325 $59,695 $94,295
Total Invoice $32,542 $37,561 $50,583 $55,577 $87,875

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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: $16,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,876
Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelA3A3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 8?, 8610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$35,310$40,500$54,325$59,695$94,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-2,325-3,625-7,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$37,350$52,000$56,070$86,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,040$0$4,070$34,880
Total Invoice$32,542$37,561$50,583$55,577$87,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,921-2,165-3,375-6,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,542$34,640$48,418$52,202$80,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$0$3,784$32,547

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20072007201020102010
ModelA3A3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150  $150
Console without shifter  $150$150 
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600  $600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Massage, driver seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,140$6,290$5,465$6,765$10,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$2,325$3,625$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,921-2,165-3,375-6,910

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20072010
ModelA3E-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in113.1 in
Length168.7 in191.7 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested208094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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