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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: $52,900

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $26,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,263

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $25,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelA3 / S3C-ClassC-Class
TrimS3C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $63,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $39,527 $59,427 $66,867
Prestige Package 6,150    
Black Optic Performance Package 2,000    
Painted brake calipers (optional) 400 500  
Rear side airbags 350 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
Lighting Package   800 800
AMG Leather Package   2,590  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Black exterior trim (optional)   750 750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,250 1,250
Wood trim   0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Prestige Package 5,718    
Black Optic Performance Package 1,860    
Painted brake calipers (optional) 372 465  
Rear side airbags 325 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669 669
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
Lighting Package   744 744
AMG Leather Package   2,409  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Black exterior trim (optional)   698 698
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,163 1,163
Wood trim   0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 9,475 14,970 11,880
Options (change) 8,811 13,923 11,049
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $52,900 $79,795 $84,705
Total Invoice $49,263 $74,275 $78,841

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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: $25,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,332
Model Year201620152015
ModelA3 / S3C-ClassC-Class
TrimS3C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionS6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$52,900$79,795$84,705
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,900$77,990$81,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,760
Total Invoice$49,263$74,275$78,841
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,263$72,595$76,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,496

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

Model Year201620152015
ModelA3 / S3C-ClassC-Class
TrimS3C63 AMGC63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $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
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support $0$0
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Suggestive steering $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,550$7,355$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,680-2,750

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

Model Year20162015
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.18.0 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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested390092%
Total Not Requested3508%
Black Optic Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-450450%
Total Not Requested350-350%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-450450%
Total Not Requested350-350%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

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