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Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,340 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $2,155 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,850 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $2,006 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $25,930 | $34,915 | $29,200 | $37,550 | $54,450 |
| Base Invoice | $24,115 | $32,471 | $27,156 | $34,922 | $50,639 |
| S Line Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | |||
| Convenience Package | 350 | ||||
| Audio Package | 1,000 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | 690 | 690 | 690 |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 385 | 385 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 435 | 435 | 765 | 765 | 765 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | 790 | 790 | 790 |
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | |||
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 420 | 420 | 430 | ||
| S Line Package | 2,326 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 650 | 650 | |||
| Convenience Package | 325 | ||||
| Audio Package | 930 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 418 | 418 | 642 | 642 | 642 |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | 358 | 358 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 405 | 405 | 711 | 711 | 711 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 745 | 745 | 735 | 735 | 735 |
| Navigation system | 1,813 | 1,813 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | |||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | |||
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | ||
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 391 | 391 | 400 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,635 | 5,785 | 8,520 | 8,520 | 5,385 |
| Options (change) | 8,960 | 5,379 | 7,925 | 7,925 | 5,008 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $36,340 | $41,475 | $38,495 | $46,845 | $61,910 |
| Total Invoice | $33,850 | $38,625 | $35,856 | $43,622 | $57,722 |
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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: $2,455 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,285 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 201hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | M6 | M6 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,340 | $41,475 | $38,495 | $46,845 | $61,910 |
| Adjustments for Features | -300 | -2,950 | 0 | -800 | -1,900 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,040 | $38,525 | $38,495 | $46,045 | $60,010 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,485 | $0 | $7,550 | $21,515 |
| Total Invoice | $33,850 | $38,625 | $35,856 | $43,622 | $57,722 |
| Adjustments for Features | -279 | -2,747 | 0 | -745 | -1,771 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $33,571 | $35,878 | $35,856 | $42,877 | $55,951 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,307 | $0 | $7,021 | $20,095 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 S line | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,940 | $5,590 | $2,640 | $3,440 | $4,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $300 | $2,950 | $0 | $800 | $1,900 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -279 | -2,747 | 0 | -745 | -1,771 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | A3 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.9 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 178.4 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 68.0 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 3,406 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2380 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 10% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audio Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
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