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

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,485

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $9,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,547

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $9,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelC-ClassA3
TrimC350 Luxury Sedan3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,600 $33,980
Base Invoice $35,898 $31,561
Folding second row seats 290  
Sunroof Package 1,790  
AWD 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 450
Rear side airbags 385 350
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 435
Xenon HID headlights 790 800
Navigation system 2,210 1,950
CD changer, remote 420  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500  
Cold Weather Package   700
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Folding second row seats 270  
Sunroof Package 1,665  
AWD 1,674  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 410
Rear side airbags 358 319
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 396
Xenon HID headlights 735 728
Navigation system 2,055 1,775
CD changer, remote 391  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395  
Cold Weather Package   637
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 10,640 5,785
Options (change) 9,896 5,266
Destination 775 720
Total Price $50,015 $40,485
Total Invoice $46,569 $37,547

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,603
Model Year20072006
ModelC-ClassA3
TrimC350 Luxury Sedan3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$50,015$40,485
Adjustments for Features-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,565$40,485
Total Invoice$46,569$37,547
Adjustments for Features-4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,150$37,547

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

Model Year20072006
ModelC-ClassA3
TrimC350 Luxury Sedan3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,765$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4190

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 features.

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

Model Year20072006
ModelC-ClassA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in101.5 in
Length178.4 in168.7 in
Width68.0 in69.5 in
Height55.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,685 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.254.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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