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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: $35,310

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720162016201620162016
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
S Line Package 2,200            
Cold Weather Package 700 700          
Technology Package 1,500            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 720 720 720 720 720
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Navigation system 1,950 1,950          
Audio Package 1,350            
Satellite radio   350          
Xenon HID headlights   800          
Garmin Map Pilot     600 600 600 600 600
Interior Package     2,880 2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220 1,520    
Blind spot warning system     550 550      
Rear spoiler     350 350      
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Wood trim             0
S Line Package 2,002            
Cold Weather Package 637 637          
Technology Package 1,365            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 669 669 669 669 669
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Navigation system 1,774 1,775          
Audio Package 1,229            
Satellite radio   319          
Xenon HID headlights   728          
Garmin Map Pilot     558 558 558 558 558
Interior Package     2,678 2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065 1,414    
Blind spot warning system     512 512      
Rear spoiler     326 326      
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 9,250 5,350 8,800 8,800 6,470 5,390 2,800
Options (change) 8,418 4,870 8,184 8,184 6,017 5,012 2,603
Destination 720 720 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $35,310 $40,050 $48,675 $51,172 $58,195 $71,565 $76,975
Total Invoice $32,542 $37,151 $45,333 $47,372 $54,186 $66,620 $71,651

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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: $6,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,691
Model Year2007200720162016201620162016
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$35,310$40,050$48,675$51,172$58,195$71,565$76,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-6,550-8,175-9,050-7,725-9,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$37,150$42,125$42,997$49,145$63,840$67,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0$872$7,020$21,715$25,775
Total Invoice$32,542$37,151$45,333$47,372$54,186$66,620$71,651
Adjustments for Features0-2,690-6,100-7,568-8,427-7,191-8,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,542$34,461$39,233$39,804$45,759$59,429$63,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$0$571$6,526$20,196$23,971

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

Model Year2007200720162016201620162016
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
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  
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$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$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$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$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
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 information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, 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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces      $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,540$5,440$9,090$10,715$11,590$10,265$11,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$6,550$8,175$9,050$7,725$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,690-6,100-7,568-8,427-7,191-8,447

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

Model Year20072016
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.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.0 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

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested97587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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