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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: $44,565

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $20,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,508

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $19,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,600 $51,400
Base Invoice $30,318 $47,802
Prestige Package 5,900  
Premium Plus Package 2,550  
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250  
Rear side airbags 350 420
Cargo organizer 70 290
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
Sport Package   0
Rear Seat Package   440
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Premium 1 Package   3,870
Special order charge   250
Proximity key   650
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Prestige Package 5,488  
Premium Plus Package 2,371  
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233  
Rear side airbags 325 391
Cargo organizer 65 270
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
Sport Package   0
Rear Seat Package   409
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Premium 1 Package   3,599
Special order charge   233
Proximity key   605
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 11,070 13,120
Options (change) 10,295 12,204
Destination 895 925
Total Price $44,565 $65,445
Total Invoice $41,508 $60,931

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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: $17,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,323
Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4 D195hp I4 D
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG28/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-17
Total Price$44,565$65,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,565$62,115
Total Invoice$41,508$60,931
Adjustments for Features0-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,508$57,831

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

Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TDIE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,100

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

Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in113.2 in
Length175.4 in192.1 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height55.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,241 lb.4,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights-250No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested242584%
Total Not Requested45016%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested104068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested172569%
Total Not Requested79031%

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