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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062021202120212021
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $41,600 $56,500 $68,600 $76,200
Convenience Package 675          
Sport Package 1,800          
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950        
Sound Package 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 350        
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435        
Satellite radio 350 350 460      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Xenon HID headlights 650 800        
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625
Leather Seating Package     1,950      
AMG Line     2,175      
Heated front seats     580      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850 850   850
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Convenience Package 614          
Sport Package 1,638          
Cold Weather Package 637 637        
Navigation system 1,787 1,775        
Sound Package 819          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 670 670 670 670
Rear side airbags 319 319        
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396        
Satellite radio 319 319 428      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001 930 930 930 930
Xenon HID headlights 592 728        
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581
Leather Seating Package     1,814      
AMG Line     2,023      
Heated front seats     539      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791 791   791
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 9,360 6,135 8,360 5,515 4,935 3,195
Options (change) 8,532 5,585 7,776 5,130 4,590 2,972
Destination 720 720 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $34,820 $40,835 $51,010 $63,065 $74,585 $80,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,662
Model Year200620062021202120212021
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$34,820$40,835$51,010$63,065$74,585$80,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-5,625-8,825-7,975-8,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,820$37,535$45,385$54,240$66,610$71,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$8,855$21,225$26,385

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

Model Year200620062021202120212021
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0     
AWD $1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,490$5,790$8,115$11,315$10,465$11,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$5,625$8,825$7,975$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,060-973-865-603-434

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

Model Year20062021
ModelA3C-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.8 in
Length168.7 in184.5 in
Width69.5 in71.3 in
Height56.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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