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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,470

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $62,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelE-ClassA3 / S3
TrimAMG E63 SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $107,350 $42,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Cargo organizer 300 70
Rear side airbags 670 350
Front sport buckets 2,500  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250  
Wood trim 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
235/35YR19   1,500
Prestige Package   6,150
Painted brake calipers (optional)   400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Cargo organizer 279 65
Rear side airbags 623 325
Front sport buckets 2,325  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163  
Wood trim 0  
Panoramic sunroof 930  
235/35YR19   1,397
Prestige Package   5,718
Painted brake calipers (optional)   372
Options (change) 6,440 9,045
Options (change) 5,990 8,413
Destination 995 925
Total Price $114,785 $52,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,156
Model Year20202016
ModelE-ClassA3 / S3
TrimAMG E63 SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine603hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20235/35-19
Total Price$114,785$52,470
Adjustments for Features-4,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,255$52,470

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20202016
ModelE-ClassA3 / S3
TrimAMG E63 SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Drift mode$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$12,280$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2760

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20202016
ModelE-ClassA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in103.8 in
Length193.8 in175.4 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested205048%
Total Not Requested220052%

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