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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: $3,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,070

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $3,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
ModelA3 / S3C-Class
TrimS3C350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $38,600
Base Invoice $38,224 $35,898
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Convenience Package 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690
Rear side airbags 350 385
Sunroof Package   1,790
Folding second row seats   290
AWD   1,800
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Xenon HID headlights   790
Navigation system   2,210
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,500
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Convenience Package 697  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 642
Rear side airbags 325 358
Sunroof Package   1,665
Folding second row seats   270
AWD   1,674
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Xenon HID headlights   735
Navigation system   2,055
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,395
Options (change) 4,250 10,220
Options (change) 3,951 9,505
Destination 895 775
Total Price $46,245 $49,595
Total Invoice $43,070 $46,178

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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: $5,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,887
Model Year20152007
ModelA3 / S3C-Class
TrimS3C350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$46,245$49,595
Adjustments for Features-1,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,335$49,595
Total Invoice$43,070$46,178
Adjustments for Features-1,7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,291$46,178

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

Model Year20152007
ModelA3 / S3C-Class
TrimS3C350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
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 
Satellite radio$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 
Aluminum trim$100 
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,500$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7790

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

Model Year20152007
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.3,685 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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested22553%
Total Not Requested20047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury 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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130080%
Total Not Requested32520%

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