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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: $37,265

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,722

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,650 $38,000 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $27,575 $35,340 $25,361 $28,134
Folding second row seats 290 290    
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 475 475
Rear side airbags 385 385 350 350
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,000 2,000
Heated front seats 680 680    
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790    
CD changer, remote 420 420    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500    
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Sport Package     1,400 1,400
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Folding second row seats 270 270    
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 443 443
Rear side airbags 358 358 325 325
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 1,860 1,860
Heated front seats 633 633    
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735    
CD changer, remote 391 391    
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395    
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Sport Package     1,303 1,303
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 9,520 9,520 9,100 9,100
Options (change) 8,855 8,855 8,466 8,466
Destination 775 775 895 895
Total Price $39,945 $48,295 $37,265 $40,245
Total Invoice $37,205 $44,970 $34,722 $37,495

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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: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,949
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6268hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,945$48,295$37,265$40,245
Adjustments for Features0-800-500-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,945$47,495$36,765$38,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,550$0$1,930
Total Invoice$37,205$44,970$34,722$37,495
Adjustments for Features0-745-466-1,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,205$44,225$34,256$36,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,020$0$1,795

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

Model Year2007200720132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
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 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$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, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,415$3,215$2,915$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$500$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-745-466-1,444

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

Model Year20072013
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 Weight3,406 lb.3,264 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125579%
Total Not Requested32521%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30032%
Total Not Requested62568%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125579%
Total Not Requested32521%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30032%
Total Not Requested62568%

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