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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: $37,970

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $54,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,371

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $50,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelE-ClassA3A3
TrimE63 AMG2.0T3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $85,400 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $79,422 $25,035 $33,364
Premium I Package 1,700    
Premium II Package 1,900    
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Sport Package   1,400 1,400
Premium Package   1,500  
Convenience Package   1,800  
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Rear side airbags   350 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,150 1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Premium I Package 1,581    
Premium II Package 1,767    
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Sport Package   1,303 1,303
Premium Package   1,396  
Convenience Package   1,675  
Navigation system   1,813 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441 441
Rear side airbags   325 325
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,069 1,069
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 3,600 10,225 6,925
Options (change) 3,348 9,511 6,440
Destination 775 825 825
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $92,375 $37,970 $43,625
Total Invoice $86,145 $35,371 $40,629

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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: $48,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,071
Model Year200720092009
ModelE-ClassA3A3
TrimE63 AMG2.0T3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine507hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$92,375$37,970$43,625
Adjustments for Features-6,1150-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,260$37,970$40,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,805
Total Invoice$86,145$35,371$40,629
Adjustments for Features-5,7030-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,442$35,371$37,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,604

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

Model Year200720092009
ModelE-ClassA3A3
TrimE63 AMG2.0T3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$8,680$2,565$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,115$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7030-2,654

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

Model Year20072009
ModelE-ClassA3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in101.5 in
Length192.3 in168.7 in
Width71.7 in69.5 in
Height59.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,264 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested93088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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