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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: $38,195

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $10,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,591

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $9,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014201420142014
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100
Base Invoice $30,596 $33,294 $33,713 $36,642 $37,061 $39,153
Convenience Package 1,350          
Navigation Plus Package 2,100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720 720 720
Universal garage door opener 295          
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package   2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   970   970   970
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650
Rear spoiler   300 300 300 300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Wood trim           0
Convenience Package 1,256          
Navigation Plus Package 1,954          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669 669 669 669 669
Universal garage door opener 274          
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package   2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   902   902   902
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605
Rear spoiler   279 279 279 279  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 4,320 12,230 11,260 12,230 11,260 9,430
Options (change) 4,020 11,375 10,473 11,375 10,473 8,771
Destination 975 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $38,195 $48,955 $48,435 $52,555 $52,035 $52,455
Total Invoice $35,591 $45,594 $45,111 $48,942 $48,459 $48,849

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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: $10,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,593
Model Year201820142014201420142014
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,195$48,955$48,435$52,555$52,035$52,455
Adjustments for Features-85-5250-2,375-1,850-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,110$48,430$48,435$50,180$50,185$51,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5$1,750$1,755$3,150
Total Invoice$35,591$45,594$45,111$48,942$48,459$48,849
Adjustments for Features-79-4890-2,212-1,723-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,512$45,105$45,111$46,730$46,736$48,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6$1,625$1,631$2,929

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

Model Year201820142014201420142014
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0 TFSIC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250 $250
Power liftgate$350     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 $250
Rollover sensor$50     
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250     
Cargo cover$75     
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125     
iPod integration$100     
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,790$4,265$6,640$6,115$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$525$0$2,375$1,850$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-79-4890-2,212-1,723-815

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

Model Year20182014
ModelQ3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in108.7 in
Length172.8 in180.7 in
Width72.1 in69.7 in
Height62.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
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 hotspot50No
Total Requested94095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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