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

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

Lowest Total Price: $52,000

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $47,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,428

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $43,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelE-ClassA3 / S3
TrimE63 AMGS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,700 $42,500
Base Invoice $81,561 $39,527
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140  
Premium I Package 2,100  
Premium II Package 1,930  
Adaptive cruise control 2,230  
Panoramic sunroof 1,050  
Prestige Package   6,150
235/35YR19   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Rear side airbags   350
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060  
Premium I Package 1,953  
Premium II Package 1,795  
Adaptive cruise control 2,074  
Panoramic sunroof 977  
Prestige Package   5,718
235/35YR19   1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 8,450 8,575
Options (change) 7,859 7,976
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $99,125 $52,000
Total Invoice $92,395 $48,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,512
Model Year20092016
ModelE-ClassA3 / S3
TrimE63 AMGS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$99,125$52,000
Adjustments for Features0-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,125$51,415
Total Invoice$92,395$48,428
Adjustments for Features0-545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,395$47,883

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

Model Year20092016
ModelE-ClassA3 / S3
TrimE63 AMGS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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-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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,640$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-545

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

Model Year20092016
ModelE-ClassA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in103.8 in
Length191.0 in175.4 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,741 lb.3,176 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 E63 AMG

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested87563%
Total Not Requested52537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117528%
Total Not Requested307572%

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