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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: $68,120

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $22,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172019
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-Class
TrimRS 3AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,500 $74,600
Technology Package 3,900  
Dynamic Plus Package 4,800  
Dynamic Package 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Rear side airbags 350  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Carbon fiber trim 600 975
Carbon fiber mirror housings 700 1,750
Advanced Lighting Package   1,050
designo Package   500
Multimedia Package   2,200
Panoramic sunroof   1,000
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,450
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,250
Technology Package 3,628  
Dynamic Plus Package 4,464  
Dynamic Package 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670
Rear side airbags 326  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Carbon fiber trim 558 907
Carbon fiber mirror housings 652 1,628
Advanced Lighting Package   977
designo Package   465
Multimedia Package   2,046
Panoramic sunroof   930
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,069
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,163
Options (change) 12,670 14,895
Options (change) 11,788 13,855
Destination 950 995
Total Price $68,120 $90,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,831
Model Year20172019
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-Class
TrimRS 3AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp I5503hp V8
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/30-19245/35-19
Total Price$68,120$90,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,120$88,925

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

Model Year20172019
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-Class
TrimRS 3AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height 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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,050$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257

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

Model Year20172019
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-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 Weight3,198 lb.3,473 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 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
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 hotspot50Yes
Total Requested181568%
Total Not Requested85032%
Dynamic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Ceramic front brake rotors2500Yes
Carbon fiber engine cover0No
Total Requested250091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Sport exhaust0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
255/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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

Carbon fiber mirror housings
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber mirror housings100Yes
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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