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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: $43,625

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $24,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,629

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $22,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelA3E-Class
Trim3.2E400
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,875 $62,300
Base Invoice $33,364 $57,939
Navigation system 1,950  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150  
Sport Package 1,400 0
Satellite radio   460
Heated front seats   750
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Navigation system 1,813  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 670
Rear side airbags 325 391
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,014
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069  
Sport Package 1,303 0
Satellite radio   428
Heated front seats   698
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 6,925 5,060
Options (change) 6,440 4,708
Destination 825 925
Total Price $43,625 $68,285
Total Invoice $40,629 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,725
Model Year20092017
ModelA3E-Class
Trim3.2E400
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6329hp V6
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$43,625$68,285
Adjustments for Features0-5,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,625$62,680
Total Invoice$40,629$63,572
Adjustments for Features0-5,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,629$58,354

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

Model Year20092017
ModelA3E-Class
Trim3.2E400
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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
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
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
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
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
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
USB port $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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$5,390$10,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,218

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

Model Year20092017
ModelA3E-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in115.7 in
Length168.7 in194.2 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft364.3 ft3

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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 buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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