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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,695

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $20,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,837

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $19,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,600 $50,050
Base Invoice $30,318 $46,547
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
Premium Plus Package 2,550  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Convenience Package 750  
Rear side airbags 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690
Lighting Package   990
Rear Seat Package   300
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
3.2L I6 Diesel   1,000
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Proximity key   1,080
Panoramic sunroof   550
Premium Package   2,950
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,500
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
Premium Plus Package 2,371  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Convenience Package 697  
Rear side airbags 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 642
Lighting Package   921
Rear Seat Package   279
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
3.2L I6 Diesel   930
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Proximity key   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   511
Premium Package   2,744
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,395
Options (change) 8,200 11,585
Options (change) 7,624 10,774
Destination 895 775
Total Price $41,695 $62,410
Total Invoice $38,837 $58,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,663
Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4 D201hp I6 D
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-16
Total Price$41,695$62,410
Adjustments for Features0-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,695$61,770
Total Invoice$38,837$58,096
Adjustments for Features0-596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,837$57,500

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,425$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-596

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.4 in
Length175.4 in189.7 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested79051%
Total Not Requested75049%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
turbocharged
3.2L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
201 hp@4200
369 lb-ft@1800
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.2L I6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
201 hp@4200
369 lb-ft@1800		1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested170062%
Total Not Requested102538%

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