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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: $38,470 Audi A3 2.0T | |||
| Difference: $8,475 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835 Audi A3 2.0T | |||
| Difference: $7,886 | |||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | C300 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,920 | $35,875 | $33,990 |
| Base Invoice | $25,035 | $33,364 | $31,611 |
| Sport Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,800 | ||
| S Line Package | 2,000 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 720 |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 420 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,090 |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,150 | 1,150 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,700 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,500 | ||
| Lighting Package | 985 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | ||
| Heated front seats | 750 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,303 | 1,303 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,675 | ||
| S Line Package | 1,860 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,813 | 1,813 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 441 | 441 | 669 |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | 391 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | 1,014 |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,069 | 1,069 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,511 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,395 | ||
| Lighting Package | 916 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | ||
| Heated front seats | 698 | ||
| Options (change) | 10,725 | 6,925 | 12,080 |
| Options (change) | 9,975 | 6,440 | 11,235 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 875 |
| Total Price | $38,470 | $43,625 | $46,945 |
| Total Invoice | $35,835 | $40,629 | $43,721 |
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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: $6,560 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,103 | |||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | C300 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 | 228hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | 100, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $38,470 | $43,625 | $46,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,650 | -1,915 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,470 | $40,975 | $45,030 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,505 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $35,835 | $40,629 | $43,721 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,468 | -1,783 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,835 | $38,161 | $41,938 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,326 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 3.2 | C300 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,065 | $3,715 | $2,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,650 | $1,915 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,468 | -1,783 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 3,528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.8 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.8 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 30% |
| S Line Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1230 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 23% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 46% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| 225/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/35ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
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