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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: $36,490

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $55,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,989

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $52,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelA3A3E-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $85,400
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $79,422
S Line Package 2,500    
Audio Package 1,000    
Convenience Package 350    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Sunshades, second row 150 150  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Rear side airbags 350 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Premium II Package     1,900
Premium I Package     1,700
S Line Package 2,326    
Audio Package 930    
Convenience Package 325    
Cold Weather Package 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405  
Navigation system 1,813 1,813  
Sunshades, second row 139 139  
Xenon HID headlights 745 745  
Rear side airbags 325 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418  
Premium II Package     1,767
Premium I Package     1,581
Options (change) 9,785 5,935 3,600
Options (change) 9,099 5,518 3,348
Destination 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $36,490 $41,625 $92,375
Total Invoice $33,989 $38,764 $86,145

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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: $49,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,337
Model Year200820082007
ModelA3A3E-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4250hp V6507hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$36,490$41,625$92,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-6,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,490$38,975$86,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,485$0
Total Invoice$33,989$38,764$86,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-5,819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,989$36,296$80,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,307$0

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

Model Year200820082007
ModelA3A3E-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$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 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 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, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
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
Total Value of Features$2,815$5,465$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-5,819

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

Model Year20082007
ModelA3E-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in112.4 in
Length168.7 in192.3 in
Width69.5 in71.7 in
Height56.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft368.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested233088%
Total Not Requested32512%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%

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