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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: $42,845

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $21,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,908

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $20,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,600 $53,200
Base Invoice $30,318 $49,476
Premium Plus Package 2,550  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Rear side airbags 350  
Premium II Package   1,930
Premium I Package   2,700
Rear Seat Package   420
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140
Leather seating surfaces   1,570
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,050
Premium Plus Package 2,371  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 669
Rear side airbags 325  
Premium II Package   1,795
Premium I Package   2,511
Rear Seat Package   391
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060
Leather seating surfaces   1,460
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Panoramic sunroof   977
Options (change) 9,350 10,530
Options (change) 8,695 9,793
Destination 895 875
Total Price $42,845 $64,605
Total Invoice $39,908 $60,144

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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: $21,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,570
Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-16
Total Price$42,845$64,605
Adjustments for Features0-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,845$63,890
Total Invoice$39,908$60,144
Adjustments for Features0-666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,908$59,478

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

Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
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$5,125$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-666

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

Model Year20152009
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.4 in
Length175.4 in191.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.3,872 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

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 integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested89058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested185051%
Total Not Requested177549%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested127585%
Total Not Requested22515%
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
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
225/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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