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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: $34,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA3A3
TrimE450AMG E63 S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $64,200 $108,850 $24,740 $33,980
Sport Package 0   1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 450 450
Satellite radio 460   350 350
Rear side airbags 420 670 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,000   1,100 1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Front sport buckets   2,500    
Wood trim   0    
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Convenience Package     675  
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Xenon HID headlights     650 800
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Sound Package     900  
Sport Package 0   1,638  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 410 410
Satellite radio 428   319 319
Rear side airbags 391 623 319 319
Panoramic sunroof 930   1,001 1,001
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Front sport buckets   2,325    
Wood trim   0    
Cold Weather Package     637 637
Convenience Package     614  
Bluetooth cell phone link     396 396
Xenon HID headlights     592 728
Navigation system     1,787 1,775
Sound Package     819  
Options (change) 4,220 3,890 9,360 6,135
Options (change) 3,926 3,618 8,532 5,585
Destination 995 995 720 720
Total Price $69,415 $113,735 $34,820 $40,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,197
Model Year2019201920062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA3A3
TrimE450AMG E63 S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6603hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT9T9M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8590, 13195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/35-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$69,415$113,735$34,820$40,835
Adjustments for Features-9,055-13,8050-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,360$99,930$34,820$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,570$0$2,715

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

Model Year2019201920062006
ModelE-ClassE-ClassA3A3
TrimE450AMG E63 S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
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 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  
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  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
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
Roof rails$250$250  
Ski sack  $50$50
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$200$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  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
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  
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, 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  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 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, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Rear-facing third row seats$0   
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
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  
Total Value of Features$11,395$16,145$2,340$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,055$13,805$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-642-5600-3,060

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

Model Year20192006
ModelE-ClassA3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.7 in101.5 in
Length194.2 in168.7 in
Width73.7 in69.5 in
Height57.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
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
Compass0No
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested600114%
Total Not Requested-75-14%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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