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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: $37,645 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $11,030 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,073 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $10,261 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,270 | $30,250 | $35,800 | $39,400 | $42,100 |
| Base Invoice | $25,361 | $28,134 | $33,294 | $36,642 | $39,153 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Titanium Sport Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| iPod integration | -200 | -200 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Titanium Sport Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,186 | 1,186 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | 669 | 669 | 669 |
| iPod integration | -186 | -186 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | 391 | 391 | 391 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 |
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | 233 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,500 | 9,500 | 11,950 | 11,950 | 9,450 |
| Options (change) | 8,837 | 8,837 | 11,115 | 11,115 | 8,790 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $37,645 | $40,625 | $48,675 | $52,275 | $52,475 |
| Total Invoice | $35,073 | $37,846 | $45,334 | $48,682 | $48,868 |
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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: $6,515 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,056 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | S6 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 195, 10 | 195, 10 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $37,645 | $40,625 | $48,675 | $52,275 | $52,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,050 | -4,515 | -6,365 | -5,065 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,645 | $39,575 | $44,160 | $45,910 | $47,410 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,930 | $0 | $1,750 | $3,250 |
| Total Invoice | $35,073 | $37,846 | $45,334 | $48,682 | $48,868 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -978 | -4,205 | -5,928 | -4,717 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,073 | $36,868 | $41,129 | $42,754 | $44,151 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,795 | $0 | $1,625 | $3,022 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | A3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,440 | $2,490 | $5,955 | $7,805 | $6,505 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,050 | $4,515 | $6,365 | $5,065 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -978 | -4,205 | -5,928 | -4,717 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,264 lb. | 3,429 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 | 55.0 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
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1405 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 11% |
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| 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 | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1405 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 11% |
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| 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 | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 690 | 52% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 61% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 690 | 52% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 61% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 690 | 52% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
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