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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: $34,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $33,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $31,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA3A3
TrimE350AMG E63 S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $59,900 $104,300 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $55,707 $96,999 $22,998 $31,561
Premium 1 Package 3,530      
Body kit 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   450 450
Rear side airbags 420 420 350 350
Special order charge 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090   1,100 1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Sport Package     1,800  
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 3,283      
Body kit 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   410 410
Rear side airbags 391 391 319 319
Special order charge 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014   1,001 1,001
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Cold Weather Package     637 637
Sport Package     1,638  
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) 7,630 670 9,360 6,135
Options (change) 7,098 624 8,532 5,585
Destination 925 925 720 720
Total Price $68,455 $105,895 $34,820 $40,835
Total Invoice $63,730 $98,548 $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: $25,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,469
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA3A3
TrimE350AMG E63 S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6577hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$68,455$105,895$34,820$40,835
Adjustments for Features-8,605-12,7550-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,850$93,140$34,820$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,290$0$2,715
Total Invoice$63,730$98,548$32,250$37,866
Adjustments for Features-8,011-11,8700-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,719$86,678$32,250$34,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,959$0$2,556

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

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA3A3
TrimE350AMG E63 S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Chronometer $100  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
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   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,820$14,970$2,215$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,605$12,755$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,011-11,8700-3,060

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

Model Year20162006
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
57.4 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested111553%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested180588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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