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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: $41,095

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $10,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,288

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $9,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $30,596 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Premium Plus Package 2,900        
Sport Package 1,000        
Navigation Plus Package 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720 720
Wood trim 350        
Universal garage door opener 295        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050
Premium 1 Package   1,250      
Leather Seating Package   1,950      
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler   350      
Power trunk closer   250      
Heated front seats   580      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Premium Plus Package 2,698        
Sport Package 930        
Navigation Plus Package 1,954        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670 670 670
Wood trim 325        
Universal garage door opener 274        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 1,767 977 977
Premium 1 Package   1,163      
Leather Seating Package   1,814      
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930
Rear spoiler   326      
Power trunk closer   233      
Heated front seats   539      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Options (change) 7,220 10,200 8,140 7,560 4,970
Options (change) 6,717 9,488 7,571 7,032 4,623
Destination 975 995 995 995 995
Total Price $41,095 $51,445 $62,535 $74,655 $79,665
Total Invoice $38,288 $47,916 $58,228 $69,500 $74,159

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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: $8,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,287
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$41,095$51,445$62,535$74,655$79,665
Adjustments for Features0-1,440-3,715-2,465-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,095$50,005$58,820$72,190$76,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,815$22,185$26,495
Total Invoice$38,288$47,916$58,228$69,500$74,159
Adjustments for Features0-1,341-3,459-2,295-2,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,288$46,575$54,769$67,205$71,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,194$20,630$24,638

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100   
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350   
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250    
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
iPod integration$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,025$6,465$8,740$7,490$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440$3,715$2,465$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,341-3,459-2,295-2,946

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

Model Year20182018
ModelQ3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in111.8 in
Length172.8 in184.5 in
Width72.1 in71.3 in
Height62.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested47551%
Total Not Requested45049%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested990100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-500-1000%
Total Not Requested5501100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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