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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: $42,915

Audi Q3 45   
Difference: $10,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020162016201620162016
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim45C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,700 $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Premium Plus Package 2,900          
S Line Package 1,000          
Navigation Plus Package 2,100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720 720 720
Universal garage door opener 295          
Wood trim 350 325 325 325 325 0
Blind spot warning system   550 550      
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970 970
Lighting Package   800 800 800    
Premium 2 Package   2,220 2,220 1,520    
Interior Package   2,880 2,880 2,150    
Power trunk closer   250 250 250 250 250
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Premium Plus Package 2,698          
S Line Package 930          
Navigation Plus Package 1,954          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669 669 669 669 669
Universal garage door opener 274          
Wood trim 325 302 302 302 302 0
Blind spot warning system   512 512      
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502 2,502
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902 902
Lighting Package   744 744 744    
Premium 2 Package   2,065 2,065 1,414    
Interior Package   2,678 2,678 2,000    
Power trunk closer   233 233 233 233 233
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 7,220 13,235 13,235 10,905 9,025 6,110
Options (change) 6,717 12,309 12,309 10,142 8,393 5,682
Destination 995 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $42,915 $53,110 $55,607 $62,630 $75,200 $80,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,290
Model Year202020162016201620162016
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim45C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$42,915$53,110$55,607$62,630$75,200$80,285
Adjustments for Features0-490-2,015-2,965-965-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,915$52,620$53,592$59,665$74,235$78,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$972$7,045$21,615$25,550

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

Model Year202020162016201620162016
ModelQ3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim45C300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700  
RWD $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250     
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
iPod integration$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200  
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50  
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces     $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,325$7,815$9,340$10,290$8,290$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$490$2,015$2,965$965$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-456-1,866-2,761-898-1,969

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

Model Year20202016
ModelQ3C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.5 in111.8 in
Length176.6 in184.5 in
Width72.8 in71.3 in
Height64.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,906 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 45

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested47551%
Total Not Requested45049%
S Line 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
235/50HR19 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 decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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