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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: $35,340

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,920

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013201320132013
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 $25,930 $34,915 $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502
S Line Package 2,500            
Cold Weather Package 700 700          
Convenience Package 350            
Navigation system 1,950 1,950          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 720 720 720 720 720
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435          
iPod integration 0 0          
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
Xenon HID headlights 800 800          
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 2,326            
Cold Weather Package 650 650          
Convenience Package 325            
Navigation system 1,813 1,813          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 669 669 669 669 669
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405          
iPod integration 0 0          
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391 391 391 391
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Xenon HID headlights 745 745          
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) 8,635 5,785 10,860 10,860 10,860 10,860 8,060
Options (change) 8,030 5,379 10,101 10,101 10,101 10,101 7,497
Destination 775 775 905 905 905 905 905
Total Price $35,340 $41,475 $47,115 $47,535 $50,715 $51,125 $50,365
Total Invoice $32,920 $38,625 $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: $7,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,803
Model Year2008200820132013201320132013
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)140, 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$35,340$41,475$47,115$47,535$50,715$51,125$50,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-4,465-4,590-6,315-6,440-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$38,625$42,650$42,945$44,400$44,685$45,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$295$1,750$2,035$2,900
Total Invoice$32,920$38,625$43,882$44,272$47,230$47,611$46,904
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-4,159-4,275-5,881-5,997-4,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,920$35,971$39,723$39,997$41,349$41,614$42,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$274$1,626$1,891$2,697

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

Model Year2008200820132013201320132013
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
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
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
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
USB port  $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
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 $100  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
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
Metal pedals  $75 $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
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, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100     
Total Value of Features$1,440$4,290$5,905$6,030$7,755$7,880$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$4,465$4,590$6,315$6,440$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-4,159-4,275-5,881-5,997-4,484

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

Model Year20082013
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
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
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
Total Requested240591%
Total Not Requested2509%
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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
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 C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
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 integration100Yes
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 Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
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 integration100Yes
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 Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
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 integration100Yes
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 Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
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 integration100Yes
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 Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
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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