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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: $67,420

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $42,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,772

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $39,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
TrimRS 3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,500 $89,800
Base Invoice $50,686 $83,514
Technology Package 3,900  
Dynamic Plus Package 4,800  
Dynamic Package 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Rear side airbags 350 420
Carbon fiber trim 600 2,850
Lane departure warning   850
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Illuminated door sill trim plates   850
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Ceramic brake rotors   12,625
Technology Package 3,628  
Dynamic Plus Package 4,464  
Dynamic Package 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Rear side airbags 326 391
Carbon fiber trim 558 2,651
Lane departure warning   791
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Illuminated door sill trim plates   791
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Ceramic brake rotors   11,741
Options (change) 11,970 19,655
Options (change) 11,136 18,281
Destination 950 905
Total Price $67,420 $110,360
Total Invoice $62,772 $102,700

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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: $40,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,727
Model Year20172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
TrimRS 3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/30-19255/35-19
Total Price$67,420$110,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,420$107,995
Total Invoice$62,772$102,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,772$100,499

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

Model Year20172013
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 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Massage, driver seat $100
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,900$13,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,201

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

Model Year20172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-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 Weight3,198 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested156559%
Total Not Requested110041%
Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0No
Total Requested250091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport exhaust0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
255/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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