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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: $59,650

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $2,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,545

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $2,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3C-Class
TrimRS 3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $51,058 $50,034
Technology Package 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 710
Multimedia Package   2,950
Premium II Package   1,080
iPod integration   375
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Wood trim   0
Technology Package 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 660
Multimedia Package   2,744
Premium II Package   1,004
iPod integration   349
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 3,775 5,765
Options (change) 3,512 5,361
Destination 975 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $59,650 $62,140
Total Invoice $55,545 $57,970

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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: $7,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,300
Model Year20182008
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)705, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$59,650$62,140
Adjustments for Features-5,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,415$62,140
Total Invoice$55,545$57,970
Adjustments for Features-4,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,670$57,970

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

Model Year20182008
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 app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
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$10,850$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8750

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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 Year20182008
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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested116549%
Total Not Requested120051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%
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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