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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: $40,645

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $53,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,866

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $49,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelA3E-Class
Trim2.0 TDIE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,250 $92,400
Base Invoice $28,134 $85,932
Titanium Sport Package 2,000  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Navigation system 2,000  
Rear side airbags 350 420
iPod integration -200  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Titanium Sport Package 1,860  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Navigation system 1,860  
Rear side airbags 325 391
iPod integration -186  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Options (change) 9,500 420
Options (change) 8,837 391
Destination 895 905
Total Price $40,645 $93,725
Total Invoice $37,866 $87,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,145
Model Year20132013
ModelA3E-Class
Trim2.0 TDIE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine140hp I4 D518hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG21/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$40,645$93,725
Adjustments for Features0-7,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,645$85,970
Total Invoice$37,866$87,228
Adjustments for Features0-7,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,866$80,011

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

Model Year20132013
ModelA3E-Class
Trim2.0 TDIE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$1,840$9,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,217

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

Model Year20132013
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 Weight3,362 lb.4,293 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 2.0 TDI

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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