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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: $33,290

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,015

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $5,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $29,388 $34,317 $24,115 $32,471
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 450 450
iPod integration 375 375 250 250
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,100 1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550    
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Convenience Package     350  
S Line Package     2,500  
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 418 418
iPod integration 349 349 233 233
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 1,023 1,023
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442    
Cold Weather Package     650 650
Convenience Package     325  
S Line Package     2,326  
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Options (change) 6,385 4,985 6,585 3,735
Options (change) 5,939 4,637 6,125 3,474
Destination 825 825 775 775
Total Price $38,810 $42,710 $33,290 $39,425
Total Invoice $36,152 $39,779 $31,015 $36,720

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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: $4,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,112
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,810$42,710$33,290$39,425
Adjustments for Features-1,100-2,5500-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,710$40,160$33,290$36,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0$3,035
Total Invoice$36,152$39,779$31,015$36,720
Adjustments for Features-1,025-2,3750-2,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,127$37,404$31,015$33,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$0$2,818

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

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Satellite radio$200$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  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,440$3,890$1,340$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$2,550$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,025-2,3750-2,887

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

Model Year20082008
ModelC-ClassA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in101.5 in
Length182.3 in168.7 in
Width69.7 in69.5 in
Height56.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.454.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested162571%
Total Not Requested65029%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested228086%
Total Not Requested37514%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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