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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,165 Audi A3 2.0T | |||
| Difference: $32,120 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,699 Audi A3 2.0T | |||
| Difference: $29,873 | |||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | E400 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $27,270 | $30,250 | $62,300 |
| Base Invoice | $25,361 | $28,134 | $57,939 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | 500 | 500 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,090 |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 420 |
| iPod integration | -200 | -200 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 720 |
| Satellite radio | 460 | ||
| Heated front seats | 750 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |
| Navigation system | 1,860 | 1,860 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,186 | 1,186 | |
| Aluminum roof rails | 466 | 466 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | 1,014 |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | 391 |
| iPod integration | -186 | -186 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | 670 |
| Satellite radio | 428 | ||
| Heated front seats | 698 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||
| Options (change) | 8,000 | 8,000 | 5,060 |
| Options (change) | 7,443 | 7,443 | 4,708 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 925 |
| Total Price | $36,165 | $39,145 | $68,285 |
| Total Invoice | $33,699 | $36,472 | $63,572 |
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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: $23,665 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,002 | |||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | E400 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 329hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T9 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $36,165 | $39,145 | $68,285 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,050 | -8,455 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,165 | $38,095 | $59,830 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,930 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $33,699 | $36,472 | $63,572 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -978 | -7,871 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,699 | $35,494 | $55,701 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,795 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | E-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | E400 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | ||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, 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 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,540 | $3,590 | $10,995 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,050 | $8,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -978 | -7,871 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| Model Year | 2013 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 | E-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 115.7 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 194.2 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 4,300 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 35.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 64.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1455 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 8% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 375 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1455 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 8% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 375 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 62% |
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