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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: $37,665 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $30,600 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,093 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||
| Difference: $28,465 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | E400 | AMG E63 S | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $63,050 | $106,950 | $27,270 | $30,250 |
| Base Invoice | $58,637 | $99,464 | $25,361 | $28,134 |
| Sport Package | 0 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 475 | 475 |
| Satellite radio | 460 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 670 | 350 | 350 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,000 | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| Front sport buckets | 2,500 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | ||
| Titanium Sport Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | ||
| iPod integration | -200 | -200 | ||
| Sport Package | 0 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 443 | 443 |
| Satellite radio | 428 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 623 | 325 | 325 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 930 | 1,023 | 1,023 | |
| Front sport buckets | 2,325 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,860 | 1,860 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,186 | 1,186 | ||
| Titanium Sport Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | ||
| iPod integration | -186 | -186 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,220 | 3,890 | 9,500 | 9,500 |
| Options (change) | 3,926 | 3,618 | 8,837 | 8,837 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $68,265 | $111,835 | $37,665 | $40,645 |
| Total Invoice | $63,558 | $104,077 | $35,093 | $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: $22,345 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,779 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | E400 | AMG E63 S | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 329hp V6 | 603hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | 590, 13 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 265/35-20 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $68,265 | $111,835 | $37,665 | $40,645 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,255 | -12,880 | 0 | -1,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,010 | $98,955 | $37,665 | $39,595 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $38,945 | $0 | $1,930 |
| Total Invoice | $63,558 | $104,077 | $35,093 | $37,866 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,686 | -11,987 | 0 | -978 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,872 | $92,090 | $35,093 | $36,888 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $36,218 | $0 | $1,795 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | E-Class | E-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | E400 | AMG E63 S | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Drift mode | $0 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear-facing third row seats | $0 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,845 | $15,470 | $2,590 | $3,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,255 | $12,880 | $0 | $1,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,686 | -11,987 | 0 | -978 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | E-Class | A3 |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 115.7 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 194.2 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,300 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.5 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.3 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| 245/45HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1455 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 8% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1455 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 8% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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