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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: $35,490

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,059

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $38,400 $48,590 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $35,712 $45,189 $59,427 $66,867
S Line Package 2,500          
Convenience Package 350          
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950        
Xenon HID headlights 800 800        
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Sunshades, second row 150 150 380 380 380 380
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420 420 420
iPod integration 0 0        
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 720 720 720 720
Becker Map Pilot     600 600 600 600
Interior Package     2,300 2,300    
Premium Package     2,700      
Special order charge     250 250    
Rear spoiler     300 300    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Wood trim         0  
S Line Package 2,326          
Convenience Package 325          
Cold Weather Package 650 650        
Navigation system 1,813 1,813        
Xenon HID headlights 745 745        
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Sunshades, second row 139 139 354 354 353 353
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391 391 391
iPod integration 0 0        
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 669 669 669 669
Becker Map Pilot     558 558 558 558
Interior Package     2,139 2,139    
Premium Package     2,511      
Special order charge     233 233    
Rear spoiler     279 279    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 8,785 5,935 9,150 6,450 6,190 3,600
Options (change) 8,169 5,518 8,510 5,999 5,756 3,347
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925
Total Price $35,490 $41,625 $48,475 $55,965 $71,015 $76,425
Total Invoice $33,059 $38,764 $45,147 $52,113 $66,108 $71,139

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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: $6,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,500
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6241hp I4329hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$35,490$41,625$48,475$55,965$71,015$76,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-6,000-8,300-7,350-8,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,490$38,775$42,475$47,665$63,665$67,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$5,190$21,190$25,450
Total Invoice$33,059$38,764$45,147$52,113$66,108$71,139
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-5,588-7,729-6,842-7,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,059$36,110$39,559$44,384$59,266$63,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$4,825$19,707$23,668

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

Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineC300C400C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr 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
FWD$0     
AWD $1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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
Overhead sunglass holder  $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
Rear wiper$175$175    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $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
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,290$5,140$8,290$10,590$9,640$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$6,000$8,300$7,350$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-5,588-7,729-6,842-7,912

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

Model Year20082015
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
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250594%
Total Not Requested1506%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
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
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

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Becker 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 C63 AMG S

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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