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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,465 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | |||
| Difference: $185 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,274 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | |||
| Difference: $182 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | C-Class |
| Trim | S3 | RS 3 | C300 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $43,650 | $54,900 | $33,990 |
| Base Invoice | $40,596 | $51,058 | $31,611 |
| S Sport Package | 1,100 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 720 |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 420 |
| Lighting Package | 985 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,500 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||
| iPod integration | 380 | ||
| Heated front seats | 750 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,140 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | ||
| S Sport Package | 1,024 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 669 |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 326 | 391 |
| Lighting Package | 916 | ||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,395 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||
| iPod integration | 353 | ||
| Heated front seats | 698 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,060 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,025 | 925 | 11,600 |
| Options (change) | 1,885 | 862 | 10,788 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 875 |
| Total Price | $46,650 | $56,800 | $46,465 |
| Total Invoice | $43,456 | $52,895 | $43,274 |
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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: $4,425 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,112 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | C-Class |
| Trim | S3 | RS 3 | C300 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 292hp I4 | 400hp I5 | 228hp V6 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 100, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $46,650 | $56,800 | $46,465 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,610 | -4,585 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,040 | $52,215 | $46,465 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,175 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $43,456 | $52,895 | $43,274 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,294 | -4,270 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,162 | $48,625 | $43,274 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,463 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | C-Class |
| Trim | S3 | RS 3 | C300 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,400 | $9,375 | $4,790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,610 | $4,585 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,294 | -4,270 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 3,528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| S Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| 225/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/35ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 41% |
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