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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: $35,660

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $57,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,861

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $54,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820072007
ModelE-ClassA3A3
TrimE63 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $86,050 $25,340 $33,980
Base Invoice $80,026 $23,404 $31,561
Premium I Package 1,710    
Premium II Package 1,910    
Cold Weather Package   700 700
S Line Package   2,200  
Audio Package   1,350  
Technology Package   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Rear side airbags   350 350
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Satellite radio     350
Xenon HID headlights     800
Premium I Package 1,590    
Premium II Package 1,777    
Cold Weather Package   637 637
S Line Package   2,002  
Audio Package   1,229  
Technology Package   1,365  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410
Rear side airbags   319 319
Navigation system   1,774 1,775
Panoramic sunroof   1,001 1,001
Satellite radio     319
Xenon HID headlights     728
Options (change) 3,620 9,600 5,700
Options (change) 3,367 8,737 5,189
Destination 875 720 720
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $93,145 $35,660 $40,400
Total Invoice $86,868 $32,861 $37,470

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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: $50,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,511
Model Year200820072007
ModelE-ClassA3A3
TrimE63 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
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)245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$93,145$35,660$40,400
Adjustments for Features-6,9650-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,180$35,660$37,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,840
Total Invoice$86,868$32,861$37,470
Adjustments for Features-6,4960-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,372$32,861$34,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919

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

Model Year200820072007
ModelE-ClassA3A3
TrimE63 AMG2.0T3.2 S line
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  
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
Ski sack $50$50
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$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Chronometer$100  
Compass  $0
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$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
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 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $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 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,155$3,190$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,965$0$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4960-2,690

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

Model Year20082007
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, remote0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested188085%
Total Not Requested32515%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested97587%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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