Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2018

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,295

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $29,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,708

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $27,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelE-Class (2-door)A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimE550A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $69,100 $38,350
Base Invoice $64,263 $35,666
Premium 3 Package 3,500  
Premium 2 Package 2,825  
Premium 1 Package 4,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Rear spoiler 350  
Prestige Package   8,450
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995
AWD   2,700
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250
Premium 3 Package 3,255  
Premium 2 Package 2,628  
Premium 1 Package 3,813  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Rear spoiler 326  
Prestige Package   7,860
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926
AWD   2,512
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233
Options (change) 11,495 12,970
Options (change) 10,692 12,067
Destination 925 975
Total Price $81,520 $52,295
Total Invoice $75,880 $48,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,110
Model Year20172018
ModelE-Class (2-door)A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimE550A3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine402hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$81,520$52,295
Adjustments for Features-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,230$52,295
Total Invoice$75,880$48,708
Adjustments for Features-3,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,818$48,708

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20172018
ModelE-Class (2-door)A3 / S3 / RS3
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 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 
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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$8,315$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0620

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20172018
ModelE-Class (2-door)A3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,824 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested220063%
Total Not Requested130037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested209081%
Total Not Requested50019%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed automated manual0No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
220 hp@4500
258 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested484079%
Total Not Requested130021%

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