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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: $52,070

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $1,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,496

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $1,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-ClassC-Class
TrimS3C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $35,350 $41,400
Base Invoice $39,898 $32,876 $38,502
Prestige Package 5,500    
235/35YR19 1,500    
Rear side airbags 350 420 420
Universal garage door opener 295    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790
Dynamic Handling Package   1,530 1,530
Special order charge   250 250
Leather Package   1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Proximity key   650 650
Rear spoiler   300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090
Wood trim     0
Prestige Package 5,116    
235/35YR19 1,397    
Rear side airbags 325 391 391
Universal garage door opener 274    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669 669
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595
Dynamic Handling Package   1,423 1,423
Special order charge   250 250
Leather Package   1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Proximity key   605 605
Rear spoiler   279  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 8,220 17,210 14,410
Options (change) 7,648 16,025 13,421
Destination 950 905 905
Total Price $52,070 $53,465 $56,715
Total Invoice $48,496 $49,806 $52,828

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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 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,996
Model Year201720132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-ClassC-Class
TrimS3C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionS6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$52,070$53,465$56,715
Adjustments for Features-1,8100-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,260$53,465$56,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$48,496$49,806$52,828
Adjustments for Features-1,6860-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,810$49,806$52,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,696

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

Model Year201720132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-ClassC-Class
TrimS3C250 SportC350 Sport
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
Handwriting recognition$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Wood trim  $300
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$7,725$5,915$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6860-326

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

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

Model Year20172013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-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 Weight3,198 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested274061%
Total Not Requested175039%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
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 sound250Yes
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 Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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