Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2015 Audi A3 Audi A3 2008

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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: $33,640

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $22,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,340

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)A3A3
TrimE400E5502.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,350 $59,400 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $49,616 $55,242 $24,115 $32,471
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 450 450
Rear side airbags 420 420 350 350
Special order charge 250 250    
Rear spoiler 300 300    
S Line Package     2,500  
Convenience Package     350  
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
iPod integration     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 418 418
Rear side airbags 391 391 325 325
Special order charge 233 233    
Rear spoiler 279 279    
S Line Package     2,326  
Convenience Package     325  
Cold Weather Package     650 650
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
iPod integration     233 233
Options (change) 1,690 1,690 6,935 4,085
Options (change) 1,573 1,573 6,450 3,799
Destination 925 925 775 775
Total Price $55,965 $62,015 $33,640 $39,775
Total Invoice $52,114 $57,740 $31,340 $37,045

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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: $18,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,003
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)A3A3
TrimE400E5502.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6402hp 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)235/40-18235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$55,965$62,015$33,640$39,775
Adjustments for Features-4,050-4,4500-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,915$57,565$33,640$36,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,650$0$3,035
Total Invoice$52,114$57,740$31,340$37,045
Adjustments for Features-3,771-4,1430-2,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,343$53,597$31,340$34,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,254$0$2,818

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

Model Year2015201520082008
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)A3A3
TrimE400E5502.0T3.2 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 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  
Ski sack  $50$50
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Satellite radio   $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  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,940$6,340$1,890$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$4,450$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,771-4,1430-2,887

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

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,936 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?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested230587%
Total Not Requested35013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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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