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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: $50,265

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $25,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,811

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $23,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimS3AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $72,400
Base Invoice $38,224 $67,332
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Convenience Package 750  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
235/35YR19 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Cargo organizer 70 300
LED headlights 1,050  
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Convenience Package 697  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
235/35YR19 1,397  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670
Rear side airbags 325 391
Cargo organizer 65 279
LED headlights 977  
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 8,270 2,530
Options (change) 7,692 2,354
Destination 895 925
Total Price $50,265 $75,855
Total Invoice $46,811 $70,611

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,745
Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimS3AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionS6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$50,265$75,855
Adjustments for Features0-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,265$70,425
Total Invoice$46,811$70,611
Adjustments for Features0-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,811$65,556

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

Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimS3AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,100$12,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,055

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

Model Year20152017
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in115.7 in
Length175.4 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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