Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 2017

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,670

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $32,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,772

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $30,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelE-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimE55RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $54,500
Base Invoice $76,074 $50,686
Lighting Package 990  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Proximity key 1,080  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
Rear side airbags   350
Lighting Package 921  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Proximity key 1,004  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 4,595 1,220
Options (change) 4,273 1,136
Destination 775 950
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $88,870 $56,670
Total Invoice $82,822 $52,772

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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: $34,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,945
Model Year20062017
ModelE-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimE55RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8400hp I5
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$88,870$56,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,870$54,635
Total Invoice$82,822$52,772
Adjustments for Features0-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,822$50,877

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062017
ModelE-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimE55RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 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 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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,665$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,895

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062017
ModelE-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in103.8 in
Length189.7 in175.4 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height57.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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