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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,670

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $32,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,772

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $30,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
TrimRS 3E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,500 $81,800
Base Invoice $50,686 $76,074
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Rear side airbags 350  
Lighting Package   990
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Proximity key   1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Rear side airbags 326  
Lighting Package   921
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Proximity key   1,004
Options (change) 1,220 4,595
Options (change) 1,136 4,273
Destination 950 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $56,670 $88,870
Total Invoice $52,772 $82,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,945
Model Year20172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
TrimRS 3E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5469hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$56,670$88,870
Adjustments for Features-2,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,635$88,870
Total Invoice$52,772$82,822
Adjustments for Features-1,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,877$82,822

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
TrimRS 3E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,700$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8950

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20172006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.4 in
Length175.4 in189.7 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.3,990 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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