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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: $34,120 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||
| Difference: $3,195 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,801 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||
| Difference: $2,958 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,650 | $38,000 | $31,200 | $42,900 |
| Base Invoice | $27,575 | $35,340 | $29,016 | $39,898 |
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | ||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 575 | 575 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | ||
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 500 | |
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | 350 | 350 |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | ||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 536 | 536 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | ||
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 467 | |
| Rear side airbags | 358 | 358 | 325 | 325 |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,395 | 1,395 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,890 | 6,890 | 1,970 | 1,220 |
| Options (change) | 6,409 | 6,409 | 1,835 | 1,135 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $37,315 | $45,665 | $34,120 | $45,070 |
| Total Invoice | $34,759 | $42,524 | $31,801 | $41,983 |
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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 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,755 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,412 | ||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | S7 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $37,315 | $45,665 | $34,120 | $45,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -800 | -1,560 | -6,535 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,315 | $44,865 | $32,560 | $38,535 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,550 | $0 | $5,975 |
| Total Invoice | $34,759 | $42,524 | $31,801 | $41,983 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -745 | -1,454 | -6,087 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,759 | $41,779 | $30,347 | $35,896 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,020 | $0 | $5,549 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,165 | $3,965 | $4,725 | $9,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $800 | $1,560 | $6,535 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -745 | -1,454 | -6,087 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2017 |
| 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 | 3,406 lb. | 3,198 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 |
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 | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 18% |
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 | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 18% |
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