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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: $63,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,866

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $58,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelA3E-Class
Trim2.0 TDIE63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,250 $102,370
Base Invoice $28,134 $95,204
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Titanium Sport Package 2,000  
Navigation system 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
Rear side airbags 350 420
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Special order charge   250
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Titanium Sport Package 1,860  
Navigation system 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
Rear side airbags 325 391
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 9,500 670
Options (change) 8,837 624
Destination 895 925
Total Price $40,645 $103,965
Total Invoice $37,866 $96,753

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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: $53,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,878
Model Year20132014
ModelA3E-Class
Trim2.0 TDIE63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine140hp I4 D577hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG28/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$40,645$103,965
Adjustments for Features0-9,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,645$94,285
Total Invoice$37,866$96,753
Adjustments for Features0-9,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,866$87,744

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

Model Year20132014
ModelA3E-Class
Trim2.0 TDIE63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,940$12,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,009

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

Model Year20132014
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.4,434 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

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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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