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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: $33,290

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,015

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $31,600 $36,900
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $29,388 $34,317
S Line Package 2,500      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Convenience Package 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 710 710
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
iPod integration 250 250 375 375
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,000 1,000
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Premium II Package     2,750 1,350
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550
S Line Package 2,326      
Cold Weather Package 650 650    
Convenience Package 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 660 660
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405    
iPod integration 233 233 349 349
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 930 930
Xenon HID headlights 745 745    
Premium II Package     2,558 1,256
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442
Options (change) 6,585 3,735 6,385 4,985
Options (change) 6,125 3,474 5,939 4,637
Destination 775 775 825 825
Total Price $33,290 $39,425 $38,810 $42,710
Total Invoice $31,015 $36,720 $36,152 $39,779

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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: $4,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,112
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6S6M6T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,290$39,425$38,810$42,710
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-1,100-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,290$36,325$37,710$40,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,035$0$2,450
Total Invoice$31,015$36,720$36,152$39,779
Adjustments for Features0-2,887-1,025-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,015$33,833$35,127$37,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,818$0$2,277

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

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40  
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$1,340$4,440$2,440$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$1,100$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,887-1,025-2,375

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

Model Year20082008
ModelA3C-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in108.7 in
Length168.7 in182.3 in
Width69.5 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested238090%
Total Not Requested27510%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested162571%
Total Not Requested65029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%

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