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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: $35,660

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,861

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720132013201320132013
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502
S Line Package 2,200            
Technology Package 1,500 1,250          
Cold Weather Package 700 700          
Audio Package 1,350            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 720 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420 420 420 420
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Navigation system 1,950 1,950          
Satellite radio   350          
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Rear spoiler     300 300 300 300  
Wood trim             0
S Line Package 2,002            
Technology Package 1,365 1,138          
Cold Weather Package 637 637          
Audio Package 1,229            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 669 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags 319 319 391 391 391 391 391
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Navigation system 1,774 1,775          
Satellite radio   319          
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Rear spoiler     279 279 279 279  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 9,600 6,150 10,860 10,860 10,860 10,860 8,060
Options (change) 8,737 5,599 10,101 10,101 10,101 10,101 7,497
Destination 720 720 905 905 905 905 905
Total Price $35,660 $40,850 $47,115 $47,535 $50,715 $51,125 $50,365
Total Invoice $32,861 $37,880 $43,882 $44,272 $47,230 $47,611 $46,904

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,165
Model Year2007200720132013201320132013
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,660$40,850$47,115$47,535$50,715$51,125$50,365
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-4,140-4,340-5,990-6,190-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,660$37,700$42,975$43,195$44,725$44,935$45,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,040$0$220$1,750$1,960$2,900
Total Invoice$32,861$37,880$43,882$44,272$47,230$47,611$46,904
Adjustments for Features0-2,921-3,856-4,042-5,578-5,765-4,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,861$34,959$40,026$40,230$41,652$41,846$42,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$0$204$1,626$1,820$2,697

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

Model Year2007200720132013201320132013
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed automated manual $1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
AWD $1700  $1700$1700 
RWD  $0$0  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo net$40$40     
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$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 $100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim   $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,490$4,640$5,630$5,830$7,480$7,680$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$4,140$4,340$5,990$6,190$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,921-3,856-4,042-5,578-5,765-4,181

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

Model Year20072013
ModelA3C-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in108.7 in
Length168.7 in180.7 in
Width69.5 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested205593%
Total Not Requested1507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested51539%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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