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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: $50,145

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $25,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,698

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $23,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelE-Class (2-door)A3 / S3
TrimE550A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,220 $38,600
Base Invoice $61,585 $35,898
Premium 1 Package 3,400  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Proximity key 650  
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
Premium Plus Package   2,550
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Premium 1 Package 3,162  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 511
Proximity key 605  
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
Premium Plus Package   2,371
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Options (change) 8,690 10,650
Options (change) 8,082 9,905
Destination 905 895
Total Price $75,815 $50,145
Total Invoice $70,572 $46,698

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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: $24,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,473
Model Year20132015
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$75,815$50,145
Adjustments for Features-1,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,310$50,145
Total Invoice$70,572$46,698
Adjustments for Features-1,4010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,171$46,698

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

Model Year20132015
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 app$25 
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 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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$7,105$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4010

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

Model Year20132015
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Total Requested167576%
Total Not Requested51524%
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 alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested242567%
Total Not Requested120033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested59054%
Total Not Requested50046%

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