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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: $40,590

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $8,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,812

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $7,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201220122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3C250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Prestige Package 5,900 5,900 5,900        
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 720 720 720
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250 250        
Metal pedals 195 195 195        
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 420 420 420
Convenience Package       750      
Driver Assistance Package       1,400      
Active Lane Assist       650      
Navigation Plus Package       2,600      
235/35YR19       1,500      
Lighting Package         1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package         2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package         1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package         2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970 970
Lane departure warning         850 850 850
Proximity key         650 650 650
Rear spoiler         300 300  
Panoramic sunroof         1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim             0
Prestige Package 5,488 5,488 5,488        
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511 669 669 669
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233 233        
Metal pedals 181 181 181        
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 325 391 391 391
Convenience Package       697      
Driver Assistance Package       1,302      
Active Lane Assist       605      
Navigation Plus Package       2,418      
235/35YR19       1,397      
Lighting Package         1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package         2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package         1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package         2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902 902
Lane departure warning         791 791 791
Proximity key         605 605 605
Rear spoiler         279 279  
Panoramic sunroof         1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 9,795 9,795 9,795 7,800 13,330 13,330 10,530
Options (change) 9,109 9,109 9,109 7,255 12,399 12,399 9,795
Destination 895 895 895 895 875 875 875
Total Price $40,590 $43,290 $43,890 $49,795 $49,005 $52,225 $51,980
Total Invoice $37,812 $40,322 $40,880 $46,374 $45,638 $48,633 $48,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,564
Model Year2015201520152015201220122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3C250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionS6S6S6S6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14180, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,590$43,290$43,890$49,795$49,005$52,225$51,980
Adjustments for Features00-1,700-3,075-1,355-3,055-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,590$43,290$42,190$46,720$47,650$49,170$50,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$6,130$0$1,520$2,775
Total Invoice$37,812$40,322$40,880$46,374$45,638$48,633$48,405
Adjustments for Features00-1,583-2,864-1,262-2,845-1,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,812$40,322$39,297$43,510$44,376$45,788$46,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,485$5,698$0$1,412$2,581

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

Model Year2015201520152015201220122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3C250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700 
RWD    $0 $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200   
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0$0    
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
Aux input    $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Media drive    $15$15$15
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
USB port    $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75   
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50$50
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   
Total Value of Features$4,875$4,875$6,575$7,950$6,230$7,930$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700$3,075$1,355$3,055$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,583-2,864-1,262-2,845-1,448

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

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in108.7 in
Length175.4 in180.7 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested185051%
Total Not Requested177549%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested114085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested185051%
Total Not Requested177549%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested114085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested185051%
Total Not Requested177549%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested114085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested22553%
Total Not Requested20047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Lane Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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