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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: $37,645

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112021202120212021
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $41,600 $56,500 $68,600 $76,200
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000        
Cold Weather Package 500 500        
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 350        
iPod integration -200 -200        
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625
Leather Seating Package     1,950      
AMG Line     2,175      
Heated front seats     580      
Satellite radio     460      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850 850   850
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860        
Cold Weather Package 466 466        
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860        
Navigation system 1,860 1,860        
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670 670 670
Rear side airbags 325 325        
iPod integration -186 -186        
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 930 930 930 930
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581
Leather Seating Package     1,814      
AMG Line     2,023      
Heated front seats     539      
Satellite radio     428      
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791 791   791
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 9,500 9,500 8,360 4,815 4,935 3,195
Options (change) 8,837 8,837 7,776 4,479 4,590 2,972
Destination 875 875 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $37,645 $40,625 $51,010 $62,365 $74,585 $80,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,451
Model Year201120112021202120212021
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$37,645$40,625$51,010$62,365$74,585$80,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,150-7,950-7,300-8,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$39,575$45,860$54,415$67,285$72,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$8,555$21,425$26,585

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

Model Year201120112021202120212021
ModelA3A3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
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
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
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    
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$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler  $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $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$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$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    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $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$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 leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,740$3,790$7,890$10,690$10,040$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,150$7,950$7,300$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-891-705-552-400

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

Model Year20112021
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.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.4 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested35056%
Total Not Requested27544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin 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 AMG C63 S

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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