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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,275

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $735

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,806

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006200620062006
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,800 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $29,574 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Navigation Plus Package 2,100          
Convenience Package 850          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 690 690 690 690 690
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Folding second row seats   290 290 290 290  
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790 790
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765 765
Navigation system   2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Navigation Plus Package 1,954          
Convenience Package 792          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 642 642 642 642 642
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Folding second row seats   270 270 270 270  
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735 735
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465 465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711 711
Navigation system   2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Options (change) 3,525 7,035 7,035 7,035 7,035 4,955
Options (change) 3,282 6,543 6,543 6,543 6,543 4,608
Destination 950 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,275 $37,010 $40,760 $45,360 $45,960 $61,480
Total Invoice $33,806 $34,474 $37,962 $42,240 $42,798 $57,322

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,559
Model Year201720062006200620062006
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$36,275$37,010$40,760$45,360$45,960$61,480
Adjustments for Features-4,1750-1,225-800-2,025-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,100$37,010$39,535$44,560$43,935$59,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$22,070
Total Invoice$33,806$34,474$37,962$42,240$42,798$57,322
Adjustments for Features-3,8910-1,141-745-1,886-2,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,915$34,474$36,821$41,495$40,912$55,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$20,610

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201720062006200620062006
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Hill descent control$250     
Obstacle detection, front$150     
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Rear side airbags     $300
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50     
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250     
Cargo cover$75     
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper$175     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
DVD-compatible player$0     
HD radio$50     
In-vehicle Internet$150     
iPod integration$100     
Media drive$15     
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $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$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Heated front seats     $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150     
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,640$2,465$3,690$3,265$4,490$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,175$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8910-1,141-745-1,886-2,238

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20172006
ModelQ3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in106.9 in
Length172.8 in178.4 in
Width72.1 in68.0 in
Height62.6 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested60061%
Total Not Requested39039%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested107566%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested107566%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested107566%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested107566%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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