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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: $34,820 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $34,345 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $32,138 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | E350 | E63 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $57,700 | $92,400 | $24,740 | $33,980 |
| Base Invoice | $53,661 | $85,932 | $22,998 | $31,561 |
| Premium 1 Package | 3,500 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,450 | |||
| Sport Package | 760 | 1,800 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 450 | 450 | |
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 350 | 350 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | ||
| Convenience Package | 675 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||
| Sound Package | 900 | |||
| Satellite radio | 350 | 350 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 435 | 435 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 650 | 800 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,255 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,279 | |||
| Sport Package | 707 | 1,638 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 410 | 410 | |
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 319 | 319 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,001 | 1,001 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | 637 | ||
| Convenience Package | 614 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,787 | 1,775 | ||
| Sound Package | 819 | |||
| Satellite radio | 319 | 319 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 396 | 396 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 592 | 728 | ||
| Options (change) | 10,560 | 420 | 9,360 | 6,135 |
| Options (change) | 9,822 | 391 | 8,532 | 5,585 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 720 | 720 |
| Total Price | $69,165 | $93,725 | $34,820 | $40,835 |
| Total Invoice | $64,388 | $87,228 | $32,250 | $37,866 |
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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: $25,490 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,895 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | E350 | E63 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 518hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 610, 14 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $69,165 | $93,725 | $34,820 | $40,835 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,855 | -9,105 | 0 | -3,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,310 | $84,620 | $34,820 | $37,535 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $24,310 | $0 | $2,715 |
| Total Invoice | $64,388 | $87,228 | $32,250 | $37,866 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,243 | -8,474 | 0 | -3,060 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $56,145 | $78,754 | $32,250 | $34,806 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $22,609 | $0 | $2,556 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | E350 | E63 AMG | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $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 | $350 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $10,395 | $10,645 | $1,540 | $4,840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,855 | $9,105 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,243 | -8,474 | 0 | -3,060 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 |
| Model | E-Class | A3 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 192.7 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,060 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.3 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.8 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.5 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.4 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1165 | 54% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 43% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 0 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 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% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | 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 |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1805 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 12% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 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% |
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