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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: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,806

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $7,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,800 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000
Base Invoice $29,574 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270
Navigation Plus Package 2,100      
Convenience Package 850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720
Multimedia Package   2,980 2,980 2,980
Premium II Package   3,500 3,500 1,350
iPod integration   375 375 375
Panoramic sunroof   1,050 1,050 1,050
Leather seating surfaces   1,570 1,570 1,570
Navigation Plus Package 1,954      
Convenience Package 792      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669 669 669
Multimedia Package   2,771 2,771 2,771
Premium II Package   3,255 3,255 1,256
iPod integration   349 349 349
Panoramic sunroof   976 976 976
Leather seating surfaces   1,460 1,460 1,460
Options (change) 3,525 10,195 10,195 8,045
Options (change) 3,282 9,480 9,480 7,481
Destination 950 875 875 875
Total Price $36,275 $43,970 $45,720 $47,920
Total Invoice $33,806 $40,952 $42,580 $44,626

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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: $9,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,926
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$36,275$43,970$45,720$47,920
Adjustments for Features-1,9100-1,175-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,365$43,970$44,545$46,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575$2,500
Total Invoice$33,806$40,952$42,580$44,626
Adjustments for Features-1,7800-1,094-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,026$40,952$41,486$43,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$534$2,324

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

Model Year2017200920092009
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Hill descent control$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo cover$75   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,775$2,865$4,040$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$0$1,175$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7800-1,094-1,350

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

Model Year20172009
ModelQ3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in108.7 in
Length172.8 in182.3 in
Width72.1 in69.7 in
Height62.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested71572%
Total Not Requested27528%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested10029%
Total Not Requested25071%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested132552%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested132552%
Total Not Requested120048%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%

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