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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: $51,695

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $14,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,142

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $13,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelA3 / S3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS3AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $38,224 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Advanced Technology Package 1,400      
Prestige Package 5,900      
235/35YR19 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350      
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 1,050 1,050
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,250 1,250 1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
AMG Leather Package     2,590  
Advanced Technology Package 1,302      
Prestige Package 5,488      
235/35YR19 1,397      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 670 670 670
Rear side airbags 325      
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 977 977
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,163 1,163 1,163
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
AMG Leather Package     2,409  
Options (change) 9,700 11,640 11,060 8,470
Options (change) 9,023 10,827 10,288 7,879
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $51,695 $66,035 $78,155 $83,165
Total Invoice $48,142 $61,484 $72,756 $77,415

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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: $11,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,544
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelA3 / S3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS3AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionS6T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$51,695$66,035$78,155$83,165
Adjustments for Features0-3,005-1,505-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,695$63,030$76,650$80,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,620$17,930
Total Invoice$48,142$61,484$72,756$77,415
Adjustments for Features0-2,798-1,401-2,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,142$58,686$71,355$75,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,669$16,676

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

Model Year2015201820182018
ModelA3 / S3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS3AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support $0$0$0
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Suggestive steering $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,500$9,505$8,005$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005$1,505$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,798-1,401-2,053

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

Model Year20152018
ModelA3 / S3C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in111.8 in
Length175.4 in184.5 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height55.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested275079%
Total Not Requested75021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-450-900%
Total Not Requested5001000%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%

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