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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: $34,395

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $7,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,057

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $6,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3C-ClassC-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $29,650 $38,000
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $27,575 $35,340
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 690 690
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Rear side airbags 350 350 385 385
Universal garage door opener 295 295    
Technology Package   3,200    
Entertainment Package     1,460 1,460
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790
Folding second row seats     290 290
Heated front seats     680 680
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765
Xenon HID headlights     790 790
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820
Navigation system     2,210 2,210
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 642 642
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233      
Rear side airbags 325 325 358 358
Universal garage door opener 274 274    
Technology Package   2,976    
Entertainment Package     1,358 1,358
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665
Folding second row seats     270 270
Heated front seats     633 633
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711
Xenon HID headlights     735 735
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763
Navigation system     2,055 2,055
Leather upholstery, extended coverage     1,395 1,395
Options (change) 1,470 4,420 11,380 11,380
Options (change) 1,368 4,111 10,585 10,585
Destination 975 975 775 775
Total Price $34,395 $49,045 $41,805 $50,155
Total Invoice $32,057 $45,682 $38,935 $46,700

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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 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,981
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3C-ClassC-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4201hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionS7S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10705, 14320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,395$49,045$41,805$50,155
Adjustments for Features-110-7,3500-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,285$41,695$41,805$49,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,410$0$7,550
Total Invoice$32,057$45,682$38,935$46,700
Adjustments for Features-103-6,8460-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,954$38,836$38,935$45,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,882$0$7,020

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

Model Year2018201820072007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3C-ClassC-Class
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3C230 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Remote app $25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0  
Android Auto support $100  
Apple CarPlay support $100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0  
Handwriting recognition $200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150  
Media drive $15  
Navigation system $600$600$600
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge $75  
Compass $0  
Cornering lights $50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$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 $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,525$11,765$4,415$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$7,350$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-103-6,8460-745

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

Model Year20182007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.9 in
Length175.4 in178.4 in
Width70.7 in68.0 in
Height55.7 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested116553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%

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