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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: $37,870

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $49,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,287

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $46,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelA3E-Class
Trim2.0 TDIE55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,250 $82,600
Base Invoice $28,134 $76,818
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Sport Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Wood trim 400  
Rear side airbags 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Lighting Package   990
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Sport Package 1,303  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Wood trim 372  
Rear side airbags 325  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Lighting Package   921
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Options (change) 6,725 2,415
Options (change) 6,258 2,246
Destination 895 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $37,870 $87,490
Total Invoice $35,287 $81,539

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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: $45,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,696
Model Year20132006
ModelA3E-Class
Trim2.0 TDIE55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine140hp I4 D469hp V8
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,870$87,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,870$83,675
Total Invoice$35,287$81,539
Adjustments for Features0-3,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,287$77,983

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

Model Year20132006
ModelA3E-Class
Trim2.0 TDIE55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,590$7,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,556

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class features.

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

Model Year20132006
ModelA3E-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in112.4 in
Length168.7 in190.9 in
Width69.5 in71.7 in
Height56.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.4,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft368.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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