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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $56,800 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| Difference: $2,470 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,895 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| Difference: $2,372 | ||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | C55 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $54,450 | $54,900 |
| Base Invoice | $50,639 | $51,058 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 575 |
| Satellite radio | 500 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 536 |
| Satellite radio | 465 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | |
| Rear side airbags | 326 | |
| Options (change) | 2,745 | 925 |
| Options (change) | 2,553 | 862 |
| Destination | 775 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $59,270 | $56,800 |
| Total Invoice | $55,267 | $52,895 |
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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: $7,780 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,317 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | C55 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 362hp V8 | 400hp I5 |
| Transmission | T5 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/22 MPG | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 320, 12 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $59,270 | $56,800 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,310 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $59,270 | $51,490 |
| Total Invoice | $55,267 | $52,895 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,945 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,267 | $47,950 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | C55 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| 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 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,065 | $10,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,310 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,945 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,540 lb. | 3,593 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 54.8 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 | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
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