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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: $38,475

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $8,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,851

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $7,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201120112011
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,800 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990
Base Invoice $29,574 $31,611 $33,387 $37,191
Navigation Plus Package 2,100      
Premium Plus Package 2,700      
Wood trim 350 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 2,700
Premium 1 Package   1,995 1,995  
Lighting Package   985 985 985
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620 1,620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Rear spoiler   300    
Proximity key   1,140 1,140 1,140
Heated front seats   750 750 750
Rearview camera   460 460 460
Navigation Plus Package 1,954      
Premium Plus Package 2,512      
Wood trim 325 302    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669 669 669
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 2,511
Premium 1 Package   1,855 1,855  
Lighting Package   916 916 916
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507 1,507
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Rear spoiler   279    
Proximity key   1,060 1,060 1,060
Heated front seats   698 698 698
Rearview camera   428 428 428
Options (change) 5,725 12,085 11,460 9,465
Options (change) 5,327 11,239 10,658 8,803
Destination 950 875 875 875
Total Price $38,475 $46,950 $48,235 $50,330
Total Invoice $35,851 $43,725 $44,920 $46,869

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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: $10,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,957
Model Year2017201120112011
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, 10100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,475$46,950$48,235$50,330
Adjustments for Features-2,2350-775-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,240$46,950$47,460$49,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$510$2,330
Total Invoice$35,851$43,725$44,920$46,869
Adjustments for Features-2,0830-722-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,768$43,725$44,198$45,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$473$2,166

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

Model Year2017201120112011
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 
Power liftgate$350   
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   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
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 $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   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,575$2,340$3,115$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$0$775$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0830-722-978

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

Model Year20172011
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested77561%
Total Not Requested50039%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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