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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,850

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $49,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,267

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $46,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelE-ClassA3
TrimE552.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $82,600 $30,250
Base Invoice $76,818 $28,134
Lighting Package 990  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Sport Package   1,400
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Aluminum roof rails   500
Wood trim   400
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Lighting Package 921  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Sport Package   1,303
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Aluminum roof rails   466
Wood trim   372
Rear side airbags   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 2,415 6,725
Options (change) 2,246 6,258
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $87,490 $37,850
Total Invoice $81,539 $35,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,716
Model Year20062012
ModelE-ClassA3
TrimE552.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine469hp V8140hp I4 D
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$87,490$37,850
Adjustments for Features-3,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,675$37,850
Total Invoice$81,539$35,267
Adjustments for Features-3,5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,983$35,267

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
ModelE-ClassA3
TrimE552.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$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, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,405$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5560

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
ModelE-ClassA3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in101.5 in
Length190.9 in168.7 in
Width71.7 in69.5 in
Height58.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,122 lb.3,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		24.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.9 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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