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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: $31,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,861

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $29,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120072007
ModelE-ClassA3A3
TrimE3502.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,200 $25,340 $33,980
Base Invoice $52,266 $23,404 $31,561
Premium 2 Package 2,450    
Premium 1 Package 3,500    
Sport Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 450 450
Rear side airbags 420 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,100 1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Cold Weather Package   700 700
S Line Package   2,200  
Audio Package   1,350  
Technology Package   1,500 1,250
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Satellite radio     350
Premium 2 Package 2,279    
Premium 1 Package 3,255    
Sport Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 410 410
Rear side airbags 391 319 319
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,001 1,001
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Cold Weather Package   637 637
S Line Package   2,002  
Audio Package   1,229  
Technology Package   1,365 1,138
Navigation system   1,774 1,775
Satellite radio     319
Options (change) 9,800 9,600 6,150
Options (change) 9,115 8,737 5,599
Destination 875 720 720
Total Price $66,875 $35,660 $40,850
Total Invoice $62,256 $32,861 $37,880

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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: $22,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,384
Model Year201120072007
ModelE-ClassA3A3
TrimE3502.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7M6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$66,875$35,660$40,850
Adjustments for Features-8,6050-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,270$35,660$37,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,040
Total Invoice$62,256$32,861$37,880
Adjustments for Features-8,0110-2,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,245$32,861$34,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,098

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

Model Year201120072007
ModelE-ClassA3A3
TrimE3502.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0 $0
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,070$1,465$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,605$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0110-2,921

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

Model Year20112007
ModelE-ClassA3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in101.5 in
Length192.7 in168.7 in
Width73.0 in69.5 in
Height58.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
69.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested101550%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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 lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested165575%
Total Not Requested55025%
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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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