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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: $37,320 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||||
| Difference: $1,175 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,768 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||||
| Difference: $1,088 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $29,200 | $32,950 | $37,550 | $38,150 | $54,450 | $27,270 | $29,950 |
| Base Invoice | $27,156 | $30,644 | $34,922 | $35,480 | $50,639 | $25,361 | $27,853 |
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 | |||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 475 | 475 |
| Satellite radio | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | 385 | 385 | 350 | 350 | |
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 680 | 680 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 430 | ||
| Wood trim | 775 | 400 | 400 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||||
| Sport Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | |||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 | 443 | 443 |
| Satellite radio | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 358 | 358 | 358 | 358 | 325 | 325 | |
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 1,860 | 1,860 |
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 633 | 633 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | ||
| CD changer, remote | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 400 | ||
| Wood trim | 721 | 372 | 372 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 930 | 930 | |||||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||||
| Sport Package | 1,303 | 1,303 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | |||||
| Options (change) | 8,520 | 8,520 | 8,520 | 8,520 | 6,160 | 9,225 | 9,225 |
| Options (change) | 7,925 | 7,925 | 7,925 | 7,925 | 5,729 | 8,582 | 8,582 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | -1,300 |
| Total Price | $38,495 | $42,245 | $46,845 | $47,445 | $62,685 | $37,320 | $38,700 |
| Total Invoice | $35,856 | $39,344 | $43,622 | $44,180 | $58,443 | $34,768 | $35,960 |
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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: $1,625 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,507 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 201hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 362hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | M6 | T7 | T5 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 320, 12 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $38,495 | $42,245 | $46,845 | $47,445 | $62,685 | $37,320 | $38,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,225 | -800 | -2,025 | -2,200 | -450 | -1,400 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,495 | $41,020 | $46,045 | $45,420 | $60,485 | $36,870 | $37,300 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,525 | $7,550 | $6,925 | $21,990 | $0 | $430 |
| Total Invoice | $35,856 | $39,344 | $43,622 | $44,180 | $58,443 | $34,768 | $35,960 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,141 | -745 | -1,886 | -2,051 | -419 | -1,301 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,856 | $38,203 | $42,877 | $42,294 | $56,392 | $34,349 | $34,659 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,347 | $7,021 | $6,438 | $20,536 | $0 | $310 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | C55 | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | ||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | ||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,715 | $3,940 | $3,515 | $4,740 | $4,915 | $3,165 | $4,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,225 | $800 | $2,025 | $2,200 | $450 | $1,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,141 | -745 | -1,886 | -2,051 | -419 | -1,301 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| 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 | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| 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 | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| 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 | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 56% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1255 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 25% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 56% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1255 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 25% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
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