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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $66,925 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| Difference: $58,210 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $62,313 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| Difference: $54,134 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | AMG E63 S | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $104,400 | $54,900 |
| Base Invoice | $97,092 | $51,058 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 575 |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 0 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 1,250 | |
| Front sport buckets | 2,500 | |
| Cargo organizer | 300 | 75 |
| Rear side airbags | 670 | 350 |
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,850 | 600 |
| Carbon fiber engine cover | 1,500 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,000 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,950 | |
| Technology Package | 3,200 | |
| Dynamic Plus Package | 4,800 | |
| Dynamic Package | 1,450 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 536 |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 0 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 1,163 | |
| Front sport buckets | 2,325 | |
| Cargo organizer | 279 | 70 |
| Rear side airbags | 623 | 326 |
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,651 | 558 |
| Carbon fiber engine cover | 1,395 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 930 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,324 | |
| Technology Package | 2,976 | |
| Dynamic Plus Package | 4,464 | |
| Dynamic Package | 1,350 | |
| Options (change) | 19,740 | 11,050 |
| Options (change) | 18,360 | 10,280 |
| Destination | 995 | 975 |
| Total Price | $125,135 | $66,925 |
| Total Invoice | $116,447 | $62,313 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,570 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,955 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | AMG E63 S | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 603hp V8 | 400hp I5 |
| Transmission | T9 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 15/22 MPG | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/35-20 | 255/30-19 |
| Total Price | $125,135 | $66,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,640 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $118,495 | $66,925 |
| Total Invoice | $116,447 | $62,313 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,179 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $110,268 | $62,313 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | AMG E63 S | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | $4000 | |
| Ceramic front brake rotors | $2500 | |
| Drift mode | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length 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 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Total Value of Features | $16,340 | $9,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,640 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,179 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | E-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,515 lb. | 3,593 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.4 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1665 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 30% |
| Dynamic Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | Yes |
| Ceramic front brake rotors | 2500 | Yes |
| Carbon fiber engine cover | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Dynamic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Sport exhaust | 0 | No |
| 235/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| 255/30ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
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