Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2013 Audi A3 Audi A3 2011

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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: $33,845

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,539

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)A3A3
TrimE350E5502.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,120 $57,960 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $47,542 $53,903 $25,361 $28,134
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475 475
Rear side airbags 420 420 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 443 443
Rear side airbags 391 391 325 325
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 2,110 2,110 5,700 5,700
Options (change) 1,962 1,962 5,303 5,303
Destination 905 905 875 875
Total Price $54,135 $60,975 $33,845 $36,825
Total Invoice $50,409 $56,770 $31,539 $34,312

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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: $16,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,774
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)A3A3
TrimE350E5502.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6402hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$54,135$60,975$33,845$36,825
Adjustments for Features-3,325-3,7250-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,810$57,250$33,845$35,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,440$0$1,930
Total Invoice$50,409$56,770$31,539$34,312
Adjustments for Features-3,096-3,4680-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,313$53,302$31,539$33,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,989$0$1,795

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

Model Year2013201320112011
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)A3A3
TrimE350E5502.0T2.0 TDI
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$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
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, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,265$5,665$1,940$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$3,725$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,096-3,4680-978

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

Model Year20132011
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 Weight3,620 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested95560%
Total Not Requested62540%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested95560%
Total Not Requested62540%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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