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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: $52,970

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $55,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,328

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $51,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimS3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $101,700
Base Invoice $39,527 $94,581
Prestige Package 6,150  
Black Optic Performance Package 2,000  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 400  
Rear side airbags 350 420
Cargo organizer 70 290
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
Special order charge   250
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Prestige Package 5,718  
Black Optic Performance Package 1,860  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 372  
Rear side airbags 325 391
Cargo organizer 65 270
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
Special order charge   233
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 9,545 5,600
Options (change) 8,876 5,210
Destination 925 925
Total Price $52,970 $108,225
Total Invoice $49,328 $100,716

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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: $49,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,707
Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimS3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4577hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$52,970$108,225
Adjustments for Features0-6,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,970$102,120
Total Invoice$49,328$100,716
Adjustments for Features0-5,681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,328$95,035

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

Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimS3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
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 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,000$12,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,681

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

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,176 lb.3,826 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 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested370087%
Total Not Requested55013%
Black Optic Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

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