Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2015 Audi A3 / S3 Audi A3 / S3 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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: $27,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,752

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $25,450

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelE-Class (2-door)A3 / S3
TrimE550A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $67,750 $39,600
Base Invoice $63,008 $36,828
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Premium 1 Package 3,430  
Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Proximity key 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Prestige Package   6,150
Premium Plus Package   2,700
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Premium 1 Package 3,190  
Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Proximity key 605  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Prestige Package   5,718
Premium Plus Package   2,512
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Options (change) 8,890 9,675
Options (change) 8,269 8,999
Destination 925 925
Total Price $77,565 $50,200
Total Invoice $72,202 $46,752

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) dealer quotes or Audi A3 / S3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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: $23,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,304
Model Year20152016
ModelE-Class (2-door)A3 / S3
TrimE550A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine402hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$77,565$50,200
Adjustments for Features-3,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,185$50,200
Total Invoice$72,202$46,752
Adjustments for Features-3,1460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,056$46,752

Return to top

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

Model Year20152016
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 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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$9,030$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1460

Return to top

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

Model Year20152016
ModelE-Class (2-door)A3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in102.2 in
Length185.0 in175.4 in
Width70.3 in70.2 in
Height55.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,344 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

Return to top

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested60026%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157575%
Total Not Requested51525%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
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
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested320074%
Total Not Requested115026%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.