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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: $37,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,748

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelA3A3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $48,600 $56,300 $85,750
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $45,198 $52,359 $79,748
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275      
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,070 1,070 1,070
iPod integration -200 -200      
Rear Seat Package     430 430  
Obstacle detection, rear     950 950 950
Leather seating surfaces     1,590    
Heated front seats     740    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860      
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186      
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860      
Navigation system 1,860 1,860      
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 669 669  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 995 995 995
iPod integration -186 -186      
Rear Seat Package     400 400  
Obstacle detection, rear     884 884 884
Leather seating surfaces     1,479    
Heated front seats     688    
Options (change) 9,150 9,150 5,500 3,170 2,020
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 5,115 2,948 1,879
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $37,295 $40,275 $54,975 $60,345 $90,345
Total Invoice $34,748 $37,521 $51,188 $56,182 $84,202

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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: $14,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,879
Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelA3A3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIE350E550E63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D268hp V6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
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)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-17245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$37,295$40,275$54,975$60,345$90,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,750-3,950-6,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,295$39,225$52,225$56,395$83,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$4,170$31,555
Total Invoice$34,748$37,521$51,188$56,182$84,202
Adjustments for Features0-978-2,561-3,678-6,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,748$36,543$48,627$52,504$78,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$3,877$29,456

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

Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelA3A3E-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIE350E550E63 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$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$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
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter$150$150  $150
Console without shifter  $150$150 
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 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio    $50
iPod integration$100$100  $100
Media drive    $15
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
Chronometer    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$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
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
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
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
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, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100  
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$100
Total Value of Features$2,790$3,840$5,540$6,740$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,750$3,950$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-2,561-3,678-6,119

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

Model Year20122010
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested95560%
Total Not Requested62540%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested95560%
Total Not Requested62540%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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