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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,820 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $25,810 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $24,191 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | E350 / E320 | E55 | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $52,300 | $82,600 | $24,740 | $33,980 |
| Base Invoice | $48,639 | $76,818 | $22,998 | $31,561 |
| Lighting Package | 990 | 990 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,950 | |||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 450 | 450 | |
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 350 | 350 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 925 | 925 | 435 | 435 |
| CD changer, in-dash | 430 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,800 | |||
| Convenience Package | 675 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 650 | 800 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||
| Sound Package | 900 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Lighting Package | 921 | 921 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,744 | |||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,395 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 410 | 410 | |
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 319 | 319 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 860 | 860 | 396 | 396 |
| CD changer, in-dash | 400 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | 637 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,638 | |||
| Convenience Package | 614 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 319 | 319 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 592 | 728 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,787 | 1,775 | ||
| Sound Package | 819 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,001 | 1,001 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,555 | 2,845 | 9,360 | 6,135 |
| Options (change) | 7,027 | 2,646 | 8,532 | 5,585 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 720 | 720 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $60,630 | $87,920 | $34,820 | $40,835 |
| Total Invoice | $56,441 | $81,939 | $32,250 | $37,866 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,470 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,151 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | E350 / E320 | E55 | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 268hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 420, 12 | 420, 12 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-16 | 245/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $60,630 | $87,920 | $34,820 | $40,835 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,340 | -4,840 | 0 | -3,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $56,290 | $83,080 | $34,820 | $37,535 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $26,790 | $0 | $2,715 |
| Total Invoice | $56,441 | $81,939 | $32,250 | $37,866 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,040 | -4,511 | 0 | -3,060 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,401 | $77,428 | $32,250 | $34,806 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $25,027 | $0 | $2,556 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | E350 / E320 | E55 | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power trunk / liftgate pull-down | $50 | $50 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback 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 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,805 | $8,305 | $3,465 | $6,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,340 | $4,840 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,040 | -4,511 | 0 | -3,060 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | A3 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,991 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 0 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1730 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 16% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 475 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 10% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
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