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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: $37,665

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $30,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,093

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $28,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelA3A3E-ClassE-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIE400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $63,050 $106,950
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $58,637 $99,464
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720
iPod integration -200 -200    
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 670
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,000  
Sport Package     0  
Satellite radio     460  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Front sport buckets       2,500
Wood trim       0
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670
iPod integration -186 -186    
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 623
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 930  
Sport Package     0  
Satellite radio     428  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Front sport buckets       2,325
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 9,500 9,500 4,220 3,890
Options (change) 8,837 8,837 3,926 3,618
Destination 895 895 995 995
Total Price $37,665 $40,645 $68,265 $111,835
Total Invoice $35,093 $37,866 $63,558 $104,077

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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: $22,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,779
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelA3A3E-ClassE-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIE400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D329hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 8590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$37,665$40,645$68,265$111,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-8,255-12,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,665$39,595$60,010$98,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$38,945
Total Invoice$35,093$37,866$63,558$104,077
Adjustments for Features0-978-7,686-11,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,093$36,888$55,872$92,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$36,218

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

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelA3A3E-ClassE-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIE400AMG E63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Drift mode   $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Rear-facing third row seats  $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,590$3,640$10,845$15,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$8,255$12,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-7,686-11,987

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

Model Year20132018
ModelA3E-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in115.7 in
Length168.7 in194.2 in
Width69.5 in73.7 in
Height56.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft335.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft364.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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