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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: $35,490 Audi A3 2.0T | |||
| Difference: $60,515 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,059 Audi A3 2.0T | |||
| Difference: $56,469 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | E-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | E63 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $88,500 | $25,930 | $34,915 |
| Base Invoice | $82,305 | $24,115 | $32,471 |
| Premium I Package | 2,100 | ||
| Premium II Package | 1,930 | ||
| S Line Package | 2,500 | ||
| Convenience Package | 350 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 435 | 435 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 150 | 150 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | |
| Premium I Package | 1,953 | ||
| Premium II Package | 1,795 | ||
| S Line Package | 2,326 | ||
| Convenience Package | 325 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | 650 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | |
| Navigation system | 1,813 | 1,813 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 745 | 745 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 405 | 405 | |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | |
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 139 | 139 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 418 | 418 | |
| Options (change) | 4,030 | 8,785 | 5,935 |
| Options (change) | 3,748 | 8,169 | 5,518 |
| Destination | 875 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $96,005 | $35,490 | $41,625 |
| Total Invoice | $89,528 | $33,059 | $38,764 |
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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: $52,325 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,832 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | E-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | E63 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 507hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 420, 12 | 140, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $96,005 | $35,490 | $41,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,190 | 0 | -2,850 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $87,815 | $35,490 | $38,775 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,285 |
| Total Invoice | $89,528 | $33,059 | $38,764 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,637 | 0 | -2,654 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $81,891 | $33,059 | $36,110 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,051 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | E-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | E63 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| 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 headliner | $650 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,905 | $2,715 | $5,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,190 | $0 | $2,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,637 | 0 | -2,654 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Model | E-Class | A3 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 192.3 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,046 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 E63 AMG
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 37% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 41% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 27% |
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 2330 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 12% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 120% |
| Total Not Requested | -100 | -20% |
| 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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