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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: $62,000

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $40,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,731

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $37,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
TrimRS 3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,900 $87,700
Base Invoice $51,058 $81,561
Technology Package 3,200  
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Rear side airbags 350  
Carbon fiber trim 600 2,500
Premium II Package   1,930
Premium I Package   2,100
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140
Illuminated door sill trim plates   700
Adaptive cruise control   2,230
Panoramic sunroof   1,050
Technology Package 2,976  
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Rear side airbags 326  
Carbon fiber trim 558 2,325
Premium II Package   1,795
Premium I Package   1,953
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060
Illuminated door sill trim plates   651
Adaptive cruise control   2,074
Panoramic sunroof   977
Options (change) 6,125 11,650
Options (change) 5,698 10,835
Destination 975 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $62,000 $102,325
Total Invoice $57,731 $95,371

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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: $42,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,223
Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3E-Class
TrimRS 3E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5507hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$62,000$102,325
Adjustments for Features-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,300$102,325
Total Invoice$57,731$95,371
Adjustments for Features-1,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,148$95,371

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

Model Year20182009
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote app$25 
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, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
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 fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$11,490$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5830

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

Model Year20182009
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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested115049%
Total Not Requested121551%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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 system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested87563%
Total Not Requested52537%

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