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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: $49,220 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3 | |||||
| Difference: $1,145 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | S3 | RS 3 | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $43,000 | $56,200 | $34,800 | $38,020 | $40,575 |
| Technology Package | 3,200 | 3,200 | |||
| S Sport Package | 1,100 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | ||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | 660 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 700 | 700 | 700 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,976 | 2,976 | |||
| S Sport Package | 1,024 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 669 | 669 | 669 |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 326 | 391 | 391 | 391 |
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | ||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | 614 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 651 | 651 | 651 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,225 | 4,125 | 14,690 | 14,690 | 11,890 |
| Options (change) | 4,861 | 3,838 | 13,664 | 13,664 | 11,060 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $49,220 | $61,320 | $50,365 | $53,585 | $53,340 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3 | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,055 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,309 | |||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | S3 | RS 3 | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 288hp I4 | 394hp I5 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $49,220 | $61,320 | $50,365 | $53,585 | $53,340 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,910 | -3,035 | 0 | -1,700 | -200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,310 | $58,285 | $50,365 | $51,885 | $53,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,975 | $0 | $1,520 | $2,775 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | S3 | RS 3 | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $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 | $25 | ||
| Performance meter | $150 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $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 | $200 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,825 | $9,950 | $6,915 | $8,615 | $7,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,910 | $3,035 | $0 | $1,700 | $200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -346 | -239 | 0 | -1,583 | -186 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2020 | 2012 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 3,429 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 | 55.0 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
| 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 |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1165 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 47% |
| S Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1165 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 38% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
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