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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: $40,645

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $53,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,866

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $49,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelE-ClassA3
TrimE63 AMG2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $92,400 $30,250
Base Invoice $85,932 $28,134
Rear side airbags 420 350
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Titanium Sport Package   2,000
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
iPod integration   -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Rear side airbags 391 325
Navigation system   1,860
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Titanium Sport Package   1,860
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
iPod integration   -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 420 9,500
Options (change) 391 8,837
Destination 905 895
Total Price $93,725 $40,645
Total Invoice $87,228 $37,866

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,145
Model Year20132013
ModelE-ClassA3
TrimE63 AMG2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/32 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$93,725$40,645
Adjustments for Features-7,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,970$40,645
Total Invoice$87,228$37,866
Adjustments for Features-7,2170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,011$37,866

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

Model Year20132013
ModelE-ClassA3
TrimE63 AMG2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,595$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2170

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 features.

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

Model Year20132013
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 Weight4,293 lb.3,362 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		57.4 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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