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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: $66,925

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $58,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,313

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $54,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
TrimRS 3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,900 $104,400
Base Invoice $51,058 $97,092
Dynamic Plus Package 4,800  
Dynamic Package 1,450  
Technology Package 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Cargo organizer 75 300
Rear side airbags 350 670
Carbon fiber trim 600 2,850
Synthetic suede steering wheel   0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,250
Carbon fiber engine cover   1,500
Front sport buckets   2,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Ceramic brake rotors   8,950
Dynamic Plus Package 4,464  
Dynamic Package 1,350  
Technology Package 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Cargo organizer 70 279
Rear side airbags 326 623
Carbon fiber trim 558 2,651
Synthetic suede steering wheel   0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,163
Carbon fiber engine cover   1,395
Front sport buckets   2,325
Panoramic sunroof   930
Ceramic brake rotors   8,324
Options (change) 11,050 19,740
Options (change) 10,280 18,360
Destination 975 995
Total Price $66,925 $125,135
Total Invoice $62,313 $116,447

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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: $51,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,955
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
TrimRS 3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5603hp V8
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/30-19265/35-20
Total Price$66,925$125,135
Adjustments for Features0-6,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,925$118,495
Total Invoice$62,313$116,447
Adjustments for Features0-6,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,313$110,268

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
TrimRS 3AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Drift mode $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 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 bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh 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
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Total Value of Features$9,700$16,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,179

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in115.7 in
Length175.4 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height55.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,593 lb.4,515 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0Yes
Total Requested2750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport exhaust0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
255/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested166570%
Total Not Requested70030%

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

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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