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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,320

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $2,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,446

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $2,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-Class
TrimRS 3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,500 $53,800
Base Invoice $50,686 $50,034
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 710
Universal garage door opener 295  
Premium II Package   1,080
iPod integration   375
Wood trim   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 660
Universal garage door opener 274  
Premium II Package   1,004
iPod integration   349
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 870 2,165
Options (change) 810 2,013
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $56,320 $58,540
Total Invoice $52,446 $54,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,283
Model Year20172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-Class
TrimRS 3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5451hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$56,320$58,540
Adjustments for Features-4,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,910$58,540
Total Invoice$52,446$54,622
Adjustments for Features-4,1070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,339$54,622

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-Class
TrimRS 3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,725$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1070

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-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 Weight3,593 lb.3,662 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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