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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,820 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $3,675 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $3,606 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C55 | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $29,200 | $37,550 | $54,450 | $24,740 | $33,980 |
| Base Invoice | $27,156 | $34,922 | $50,639 | $22,998 | $31,561 |
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | |||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 450 | 450 |
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | 350 | 350 |
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | 350 | 350 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | 435 | 435 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | 650 | 800 |
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 1,950 | 1,950 |
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 420 | 420 | 430 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,800 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 675 | ||||
| Sound Package | 900 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | |||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 410 | 410 |
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | 319 | 319 |
| Rear side airbags | 358 | 358 | 319 | 319 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | 396 | 396 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | 592 | 728 |
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 1,787 | 1,775 |
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | |||
| CD changer, remote | 391 | 391 | 400 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 637 | 637 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,638 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 614 | ||||
| Sound Package | 819 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,001 | 1,001 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,520 | 8,520 | 5,385 | 9,360 | 6,135 |
| Options (change) | 7,925 | 7,925 | 5,008 | 8,532 | 5,585 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 720 | 720 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $38,495 | $46,845 | $61,910 | $34,820 | $40,835 |
| Total Invoice | $35,856 | $43,622 | $57,722 | $32,250 | $37,866 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,396 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C55 | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 201hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T5 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $38,495 | $46,845 | $61,910 | $34,820 | $40,835 |
| Adjustments for Features | -225 | -1,025 | -2,125 | 0 | -3,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,270 | $45,820 | $59,785 | $34,820 | $37,535 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,550 | $21,515 | $0 | $2,715 |
| Total Invoice | $35,856 | $43,622 | $57,722 | $32,250 | $37,866 |
| Adjustments for Features | -210 | -954 | -1,981 | 0 | -3,060 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,646 | $42,668 | $55,741 | $32,250 | $34,806 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,022 | $20,095 | $0 | $2,556 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C55 | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,690 | $3,490 | $4,590 | $2,465 | $5,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $225 | $1,025 | $2,125 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -210 | -954 | -1,981 | 0 | -3,060 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,406 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.2 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 0 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2030 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 525 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
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