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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: $36,920

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,396

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020072007
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $29,950 $29,650 $38,000
Base Invoice $25,361 $27,853 $27,575 $35,340
Sport Package 1,400 1,400    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Convenience Package 1,000 1,000    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,210 2,210
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 690 690
Rear side airbags 350 350 385 385
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790
Folding second row seats     290 290
Heated front seats     680 680
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765
Xenon HID headlights     790 790
CD changer, remote     420 420
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,500 1,500
Sport Package 1,303 1,303    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Convenience Package 930 930    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 2,055 2,055
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 642 642
Rear side airbags 325 325 358 358
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665
Folding second row seats     270 270
Heated front seats     633 633
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711
Xenon HID headlights     735 735
CD changer, remote     391 391
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,395 1,395
Options (change) 8,825 8,825 9,520 9,520
Options (change) 8,210 8,210 8,855 8,855
Destination 825 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 0 0
Total Price $36,920 $38,300 $39,945 $48,295
Total Invoice $34,396 $35,588 $37,205 $44,970

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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: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,135
Model Year2010201020072007
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D201hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,920$38,300$39,945$48,295
Adjustments for Features-350-1,3000-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,570$37,000$39,945$47,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0$7,550
Total Invoice$34,396$35,588$37,205$44,970
Adjustments for Features-326-1,2080-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,070$34,380$37,205$44,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0$7,020

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

Model Year2010201020072007
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$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$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD player  $125$125
Satellite radio$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,765$3,715$2,415$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$1,300$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-326-1,2080-745

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

Model Year20102007
ModelA3C-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in106.9 in
Length168.7 in178.4 in
Width69.5 in68.0 in
Height56.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested125575%
Total Not Requested42525%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30044%
Total Not Requested37556%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested125575%
Total Not Requested42525%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30044%
Total Not Requested37556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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