Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012 Audi A3 / S3 Audi A3 / S3 2016

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,200

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $26,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,752

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $24,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelE-Class (2-door)A3 / S3
TrimE550A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $64,800 $39,600
Base Invoice $60,264 $36,828
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Prestige Package   6,150
Premium Plus Package   2,700
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 536
Prestige Package   5,718
Premium Plus Package   2,512
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Options (change) 11,090 9,675
Options (change) 10,314 8,999
Destination 875 925
Total Price $76,765 $50,200
Total Invoice $71,453 $46,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,532
Model Year20122016
ModelE-Class (2-door)A3 / S3
TrimE550A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine402hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$76,765$50,200
Adjustments for Features-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,435$50,200
Total Invoice$71,453$46,752
Adjustments for Features-2,1690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,284$46,752

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
ModelE-Class (2-door)A3 / S3
TrimE550A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, automatic$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,055$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1690

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
ModelE-Class (2-door)A3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in102.2 in
Length185.0 in175.4 in
Width70.3 in70.2 in
Height55.2 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,037 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.8 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.1 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.5 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172577%
Total Not Requested51523%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested262560%
Total Not Requested172540%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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