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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: $47,745

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $340

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,467

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S3C-Class
TrimS3C300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $33,990
Base Invoice $38,224 $31,611
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
235/35YR19 1,500  
Convenience Package 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Multimedia Package   2,700
Premium 1 Package   1,995
Dynamic Handling Package   1,500
Lighting Package   985
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Rear spoiler   300
Proximity key   1,140
Heated front seats   750
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
235/35YR19 1,397  
Convenience Package 697  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 669
Rear side airbags 325 391
Multimedia Package   2,511
Premium 1 Package   1,855
Dynamic Handling Package   1,395
Lighting Package   916
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Rear spoiler   279
Proximity key   1,060
Heated front seats   698
Options (change) 5,750 13,220
Options (change) 5,348 12,295
Destination 895 875
Total Price $47,745 $48,085
Total Invoice $44,467 $44,781

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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: $3,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,057
Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S3C-Class
TrimS3C300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4228hp V6
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$47,745$48,085
Adjustments for Features-2,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,800$48,085
Total Invoice$44,467$44,781
Adjustments for Features-2,7430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,724$44,781

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

Model Year20152011
ModelA3 / S3C-Class
TrimS3C300 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,175$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7430

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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 Year20152011
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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