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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: $47,545

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $200

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,278

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520102010
ModelA3 / S3C-ClassC-Class
TrimS3C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $33,600 $39,750
Base Invoice $38,224 $31,248 $36,968
Navigation Plus Package 2,600    
Convenience Package 750    
235/35YR19 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 410 410
Premium 2 Package   3,700 1,400
Dynamic Handling Package   1,500 1,500
Multimedia Package   2,650 2,650
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Leather seating surfaces   1,590 1,590
Rear spoiler   300  
Proximity key   1,130 1,130
Navigation Plus Package 2,418    
Convenience Package 697    
235/35YR19 1,397    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670 670
Rear side airbags 325 381 381
Premium 2 Package   3,441 1,302
Dynamic Handling Package   1,395 1,395
Multimedia Package   2,464 2,464
Panoramic sunroof   995 995
Leather seating surfaces   1,479 1,479
Rear spoiler   279  
Proximity key   1,051 1,051
Options (change) 5,750 13,070 10,470
Options (change) 5,348 12,155 9,737
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $47,745 $47,545 $51,095
Total Invoice $44,467 $44,278 $47,580

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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: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,554
Model Year201520102010
ModelA3 / S3C-ClassC-Class
TrimS3C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,745$47,545$51,095
Adjustments for Features-2,9450-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,800$47,545$49,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300
Total Invoice$44,467$44,278$47,580
Adjustments for Features-2,7430-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,724$44,278$46,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,138

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

Model Year201520102010
ModelA3 / S3C-ClassC-Class
TrimS3C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive $15$15
Traffic + travel information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$6,275$3,330$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7430-1,164

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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 Year20152010
ModelA3 / S3C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in108.7 in
Length175.4 in182.3 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.4 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested22553%
Total Not Requested20047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested180068%
Total Not Requested85032%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%

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