Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2010 Audi A3 Audi A3 2006

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,970

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,733

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)A3A3
TrimE350E5502.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,050 $54,650 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $44,686 $50,824 $22,998 $31,561
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 450 450
Rear side airbags 410 410 350 350
Heated front seats 740 740    
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Sport Package     1,800  
Convenience Package     675  
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 410 410
Rear side airbags 381 381 319 319
Heated front seats 688 688    
Cold Weather Package     637 637
Sport Package     1,638  
Convenience Package     614  
Bluetooth cell phone link     396 396
Panoramic sunroof     1,001 1,001
Options (change) 1,870 1,870 5,510 3,035
Options (change) 1,738 1,738 5,015 2,763
Destination 875 875 720 720
Total Price $50,795 $57,395 $30,970 $37,735
Total Invoice $47,299 $53,437 $28,733 $35,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,586
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)A3A3
TrimE350E5502.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6382hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$50,795$57,395$30,970$37,735
Adjustments for Features-3,200-3,8000-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,595$53,595$30,970$34,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,000$0$3,365
Total Invoice$47,299$53,437$28,733$35,044
Adjustments for Features-2,980-3,5380-3,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,319$49,899$28,733$31,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,580$0$3,153

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)A3A3
TrimE350E5502.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,615$5,215$1,415$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$3,800$0$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,980-3,5380-3,158

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102006
ModelE-Class (2-door)A3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in101.5 in
Length185.0 in168.7 in
Width70.3 in69.5 in
Height55.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,684 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.954.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested163079%
Total Not Requested42521%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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