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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 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 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,000 Audi A3 / S3 S3 | ||
| Difference: $48,605 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,428 Audi A3 / S3 S3 | ||
| Difference: $45,317 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | E-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | E63 AMG | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $87,600 | $42,500 |
| Base Invoice | $81,468 | $39,527 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,550 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 2,450 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | |
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 350 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | |
| Prestige Package | 6,150 | |
| 235/35YR19 | 1,500 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,372 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 2,279 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | |
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 325 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | |
| Prestige Package | 5,718 | |
| 235/35YR19 | 1,397 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |
| Options (change) | 10,430 | 8,575 |
| Options (change) | 9,702 | 7,976 |
| Destination | 875 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $100,605 | $52,000 |
| Total Invoice | $93,745 | $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: $47,350 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,148 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | E-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | E63 AMG | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 518hp V8 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $100,605 | $52,000 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,255 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $99,350 | $52,000 |
| Total Invoice | $93,745 | $48,428 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,169 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $92,576 | $48,428 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | E-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | E63 AMG | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| 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, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,330 | $7,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,255 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,169 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | E-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 191.7 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,826 lb. | 3,176 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 47% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 48% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| 235/35YR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2475 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 42% |
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