Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2014 Audi A3 Audi A3 2009

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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: $36,520

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,022

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420092009
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)A3A3
TrimE350E5502.0T3.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,200 $59,000 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $48,546 $54,870 $25,035 $33,364
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475 475
Rear side airbags 420 420 350 350
Special order charge 250 250    
Rear spoiler 300 300    
S Line Package     2,000  
Convenience Package     1,800  
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,150 1,150
Sport Package     1,400 1,400
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 441 441
Rear side airbags 391 391 325 325
Special order charge 233 233    
Rear spoiler 279 279    
S Line Package     1,860  
Convenience Package     1,675  
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,069 1,069
Sport Package     1,303 1,303
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 1,690 1,690 8,775 4,975
Options (change) 1,573 1,573 8,162 4,627
Destination 925 925 825 825
Total Price $54,815 $61,615 $36,520 $41,675
Total Invoice $51,044 $57,368 $34,022 $38,816

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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: $14,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,577
Model Year2014201420092009
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)A3A3
TrimE350E5502.0T3.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6402hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$54,815$61,615$36,520$41,675
Adjustments for Features-3,700-4,1000-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,115$57,515$36,520$39,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,400$0$2,505
Total Invoice$51,044$57,368$34,022$38,816
Adjustments for Features-3,445-3,8170-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,599$53,551$34,022$36,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,952$0$2,326

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

Model Year2014201420092009
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)A3A3
TrimE350E5502.0T3.2
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 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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
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  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
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$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,190$6,590$2,490$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$4,100$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,445-3,8170-2,468

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

Model Year20142009
ModelE-Class (2-door)A3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in101.5 in
Length185.0 in168.7 in
Width70.3 in69.5 in
Height54.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

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