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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: $35,765 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40 | |||||
| Difference: $6,040 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,300 | $36,500 | $43,000 | $29,650 | $38,000 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | 690 | 690 |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | 250 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 | 385 | 385 |
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | 295 | ||
| Technology Package | 3,200 | ||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||
| Entertainment Package | 1,460 | 1,460 | |||
| 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 | 536 | 642 | 642 |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | 233 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | 325 | 358 | 358 |
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | 274 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,976 | ||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | |||
| Entertainment Package | 1,358 | 1,358 | |||
| 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 | 1,470 | 4,420 | 11,380 | 11,380 |
| Options (change) | 1,368 | 1,368 | 4,111 | 10,585 | 10,585 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $35,765 | $38,965 | $48,415 | $41,805 | $50,155 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40 | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,150 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,682 | |||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 184hp I4 | 228hp I4 | 288hp I4 | 201hp V6 | 268hp V6 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | S7 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 705, 14 | 320, 12 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $35,765 | $38,965 | $48,415 | $41,805 | $50,155 |
| Adjustments for Features | -110 | -1,810 | -7,350 | 0 | -800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $35,655 | $37,155 | $41,065 | $41,805 | $49,355 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,500 | $5,410 | $0 | $7,550 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $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 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $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 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $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 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $6,225 | $11,765 | $4,415 | $5,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $110 | $1,810 | $7,350 | $0 | $800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7 | -110 | -775 | 0 | -745 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2020 | 2007 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 106.9 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 178.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 68.0 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 3,406 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1165 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 18% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 18% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 55% |
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