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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: $36,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,772

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $34,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
TrimRS 3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,500 $84,600
Base Invoice $50,686 $78,678
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Rear side airbags 350  
Premium II Package   1,900
Premium I Package   1,700
Obstacle detection, rear   1,110
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Rear side airbags 326  
Premium II Package   1,767
Premium I Package   1,581
Obstacle detection, rear   1,032
Panoramic sunroof   930
Options (change) 1,220 5,710
Options (change) 1,136 5,310
Destination 950 775
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $56,670 $93,185
Total Invoice $52,772 $86,863

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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: $36,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,030
Model Year20172007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
TrimRS 3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5507hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$56,670$93,185
Adjustments for Features0-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,670$93,120
Total Invoice$52,772$86,863
Adjustments for Features0-61
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,772$86,802

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

Model Year20172007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
TrimRS 3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
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 
Total Value of Features$9,500$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65
Value of Feature Adjustments0-61

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

Model Year20172007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.4 in
Length175.4 in191.0 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height55.7 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.4,027 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1125100%

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