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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,000

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $18,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,731

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $16,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG C63RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,100 $54,900
Base Invoice $61,473 $51,058
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,400
Multimedia Package 2,200  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,050  
designo Package 3,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Carbon fiber trim 975 600
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Technology Package   3,200
Rear side airbags   350
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,302
Multimedia Package 2,046  
Advanced Lighting Package 977  
designo Package 2,883  
Panoramic sunroof 930  
Carbon fiber trim 907 558
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Technology Package   2,976
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 13,045 6,125
Options (change) 12,134 5,698
Destination 995 975
Total Price $80,140 $62,000
Total Invoice $74,602 $57,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,368
Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG C63RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8400hp I5
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$80,140$62,000
Adjustments for Features-5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,600$62,000
Total Invoice$74,602$57,731
Adjustments for Features-5030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,099$57,731

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG C63RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player$125 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$7,490$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5030

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in103.8 in
Length184.5 in175.4 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested161568%
Total Not Requested75032%

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