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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: $52,000

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $48,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,428

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $45,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimS3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $87,600
Base Invoice $39,527 $81,468
Prestige Package 6,150  
235/35YR19 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350 420
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Prestige Package 5,718  
235/35YR19 1,397  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 325 391
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   2,372
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 8,575 10,430
Options (change) 7,976 9,702
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $52,000 $100,605
Total Invoice $48,428 $93,745

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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: $47,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,148
Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimS3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4518hp V8
TransmissionS6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/40-18
Total Price$52,000$100,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,000$99,350
Total Invoice$48,428$93,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,428$92,576

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

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
TrimS3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer $350
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$7,075$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,169

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

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

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in113.1 in
Length175.4 in191.7 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height55.7 in57.7 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 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 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested247558%
Total Not Requested177542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92553%
Total Not Requested81547%

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