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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: $35,490 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $31,635 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,059 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $29,434 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | E350 | E63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $25,930 | $34,915 | $58,600 | $102,370 |
| Base Invoice | $24,115 | $32,471 | $54,498 | $95,204 |
| S Line Package | 2,500 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | ||
| Convenience Package | 350 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 150 | 150 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,090 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 420 | 420 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 435 | 435 | ||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | 720 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,500 | |||
| Body kit | 0 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||
| S Line Package | 2,326 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | 650 | ||
| Convenience Package | 325 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,813 | 1,813 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 745 | 745 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 139 | 139 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | 1,014 | |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | 391 | 391 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 405 | 405 | ||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 418 | 418 | 670 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,255 | |||
| Body kit | 0 | |||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,785 | 5,935 | 7,600 | 670 |
| Options (change) | 8,169 | 5,518 | 7,070 | 624 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $35,490 | $41,625 | $67,125 | $103,965 |
| Total Invoice | $33,059 | $38,764 | $62,493 | $96,753 |
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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: $23,205 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,586 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | E350 | E63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 577hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 10 | 195, 10 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/45-17 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $35,490 | $41,625 | $67,125 | $103,965 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,850 | -8,430 | -11,255 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,490 | $38,775 | $58,695 | $92,710 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,285 | $0 | $34,015 |
| Total Invoice | $33,059 | $38,764 | $62,493 | $96,753 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,654 | -7,848 | -10,474 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,059 | $36,110 | $54,645 | $86,279 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,051 | $0 | $31,634 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | E-Class | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | E350 | E63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,065 | $4,915 | $10,495 | $13,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,850 | $8,430 | $11,255 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,654 | -7,848 | -10,474 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 192.7 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 58.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 4,060 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 57.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | 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 |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2405 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 9% |
| 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% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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 E350
| Body kit | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1090 | 49% |
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