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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: $39,145

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $25,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,472

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $23,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelA3E-Class
Trim2.0 TDIE350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,250 $56,200
Base Invoice $28,134 $52,266
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,090
iPod integration -200  
Premium 1 Package   3,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 669
Rear side airbags 325 391
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,014
iPod integration -186  
Premium 1 Package   3,255
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Options (change) 8,000 7,350
Options (change) 7,443 6,836
Destination 895 875
Total Price $39,145 $64,425
Total Invoice $36,472 $59,977

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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: $18,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,589
Model Year20132011
ModelA3E-Class
Trim2.0 TDIE350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine140hp I4 D268hp V6
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-17
Total Price$39,145$64,425
Adjustments for Features0-6,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,145$58,070
Total Invoice$36,472$59,977
Adjustments for Features0-5,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,472$54,061

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

Model Year20132011
ModelA3E-Class
Trim2.0 TDIE350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim $250
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$2,540$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,916

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

Model Year20132011
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.4,184 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 ft369.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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%
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%
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested91545%

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