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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: $51,950

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $2,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,386

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $2,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3C-ClassC-Class
TrimS3RS 3C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,650 $54,900 $35,350 $41,400
Base Invoice $40,596 $51,058 $32,876 $38,502
Prestige Package 5,300      
S Sport Package 1,100      
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 720 720
Technology Package   3,200    
Driver Assistance Package   1,400 2,950 2,950
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  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Proximity key     650 650
Rear spoiler     300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     750 750
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090
Wood trim       0
Prestige Package 4,930      
S Sport Package 1,024      
Rear side airbags 325 326 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 669 669
Technology Package   2,976    
Driver Assistance Package   1,302 2,744 2,744
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  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Proximity key     605 605
Rear spoiler     279  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     698 698
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 7,325 5,525 17,960 15,160
Options (change) 6,815 5,140 16,723 14,119
Destination 975 975 905 905
Total Price $51,950 $61,400 $54,215 $57,465
Total Invoice $48,386 $57,173 $50,504 $53,526

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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: $4,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,804
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3C-ClassC-Class
TrimS3RS 3C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4400hp I5201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$51,950$61,400$54,215$57,465
Adjustments for Features-1,810-1,7100-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,140$59,690$54,215$57,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0$2,900
Total Invoice$48,386$57,173$50,504$53,526
Adjustments for Features-1,686-1,5920-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,700$55,581$50,504$53,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,881$0$2,696

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

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3C-ClassC-Class
TrimS3RS 3C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual height 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$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $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 height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, driver 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 $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
Wood trim   $300
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,875$8,775$7,065$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$1,710$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,686-1,5920-326

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

Model Year20182013
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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires200No
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 Requested254064%
Total Not Requested140036%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
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 Requested136558%
Total Not Requested100042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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 washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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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