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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,245

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $15,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,070

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $14,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3C-Class
TrimS3C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $54,450
Base Invoice $38,224 $50,639
Convenience Package 750  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690
Rear side airbags 350  
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Xenon HID headlights   790
Navigation system   2,210
Convenience Package 697  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 642
Rear side airbags 325  
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Xenon HID headlights   735
Navigation system   2,055
Options (change) 4,250 4,955
Options (change) 3,951 4,608
Destination 895 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $46,245 $61,480
Total Invoice $43,070 $57,322

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,358
Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3C-Class
TrimS3C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4362hp V8
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,245$61,480
Adjustments for Features-3,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,910$61,480
Total Invoice$43,070$57,322
Adjustments for Features-3,1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,964$57,322

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3C-Class
TrimS3C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,150$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1060

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.9 in
Length175.4 in178.4 in
Width70.7 in68.0 in
Height55.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested22553%
Total Not Requested20047%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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