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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,995

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $21,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,404

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $20,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassQ3
TrimE350 / E320E500E552.0 TFSI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $52,300 $62,000 $82,600 $32,900
Base Invoice $48,639 $57,660 $76,818 $30,596
Sunroof Package (wagon) 1,500 1,500    
Lighting Package 990 990 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690     575
Satellite radio 500 500 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925 925 925  
Heated front seats 690 690    
Power liftgate 520 520 520  
Proximity key 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Premium Plus Package       2,900
Wood trim       350
Universal garage door opener       295
Sunroof Package (wagon) 1,395 1,395    
Lighting Package 921 921 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642     536
Satellite radio 465 465 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860 860 860  
Heated front seats 642 642    
Power liftgate 484 484 484  
Proximity key 1,004 1,004 1,004  
Premium Plus Package       2,698
Wood trim       325
Universal garage door opener       274
Options (change) 6,895 6,205 4,015 4,120
Options (change) 6,413 5,771 3,734 3,833
Destination 775 775 775 975
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,700 0
Total Price $59,970 $70,280 $89,090 $37,995
Total Invoice $55,827 $65,506 $83,027 $35,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,047
Model Year2006200620062018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassQ3
TrimE350 / E320E500E552.0 TFSI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8469hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10420, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-17245/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$59,970$70,280$89,090$37,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-1,225-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,970$67,355$87,865$37,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,385$27,895$0
Total Invoice$55,827$65,506$83,027$35,404
Adjustments for Features0-2,726-1,142-624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,827$62,780$81,885$34,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,953$26,058$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi Q3

Model Year2006200620062018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassQ3
TrimE350 / E320E500E552.0 TFSI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,055$8,980$7,280$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$1,225$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,726-1,142-624

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20062018
ModelE-ClassQ3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in102.5 in
Length190.9 in172.8 in
Width71.7 in72.1 in
Height58.3 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.9 ft348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Sunroof Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E500

Sunroof Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested82549%
Total Not Requested85051%

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