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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: $38,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $67,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $62,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelA3A3E-Class
Trim2.0T3.2AMG E63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $104,300
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $96,999
Convenience Package 1,800    
Sport Package 1,400 1,400  
S Line Package 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Rear side airbags 350 350 420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Special order charge     250
Convenience Package 1,675    
Sport Package 1,303 1,303  
S Line Package 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Navigation system 1,813 1,813  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Rear side airbags 325 325 391
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441  
Special order charge     233
Options (change) 10,725 6,925 670
Options (change) 9,975 6,440 624
Destination 825 825 925
Total Price $38,470 $43,625 $105,895
Total Invoice $35,835 $40,629 $98,548

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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: $54,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,889
Model Year200920092016
ModelA3A3E-Class
Trim2.0T3.2AMG E63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4250hp V6577hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,470$43,625$105,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-12,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,470$40,975$93,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0
Total Invoice$35,835$40,629$98,548
Adjustments for Features0-2,468-11,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,835$38,161$86,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$0

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

Model Year200920092016
ModelA3A3E-Class
Trim2.0T3.2AMG E63 S
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$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$1,790$4,440$14,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$12,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-11,824

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

Model Year20092016
ModelA3E-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in113.2 in
Length168.7 in192.7 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft357.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Total Requested100580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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