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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,490 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||||
| Difference: $6,270 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,074 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||||
| Difference: $5,822 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,600 | $36,900 | $29,900 | $32,600 | $33,200 | $41,100 |
| Base Invoice | $29,388 | $34,317 | $27,808 | $30,318 | $30,876 | $38,224 |
| Premium II Package | 2,750 | 1,350 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,550 | 1,550 | ||||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Navigation Plus Package | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 2,600 | ||
| Aluminum Style Package | 450 | 450 | 450 | |||
| Power passenger seat | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Metal pedals | 195 | 195 | 195 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | 250 | 250 | |||
| Convenience Package | 750 | |||||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,500 | |||||
| Premium II Package | 2,558 | 1,256 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 660 | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,442 | 1,442 | ||||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 325 | 325 | 325 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 930 | 930 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 467 | 467 | 467 | |||
| Navigation Plus Package | 1,768 | 1,768 | 1,768 | 2,418 | ||
| Aluminum Style Package | 419 | 419 | 419 | |||
| Power passenger seat | 467 | 467 | 467 | |||
| Metal pedals | 181 | 181 | 181 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | 233 | 233 | |||
| Convenience Package | 697 | |||||
| 235/35YR19 | 1,397 | |||||
| Options (change) | 9,335 | 7,935 | 4,695 | 4,695 | 4,695 | 5,400 |
| Options (change) | 8,683 | 7,381 | 4,371 | 4,371 | 4,371 | 5,023 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $41,760 | $45,660 | $35,490 | $38,190 | $38,790 | $47,395 |
| Total Invoice | $38,896 | $42,523 | $33,074 | $35,584 | $36,142 | $44,142 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,890 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,468 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | S6 | S6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $41,760 | $45,660 | $35,490 | $38,190 | $38,790 | $47,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | -380 | -1,830 | 0 | 0 | -1,700 | -4,450 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,380 | $43,830 | $35,490 | $38,190 | $37,090 | $42,945 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,450 | $0 | $2,700 | $1,600 | $7,455 |
| Total Invoice | $38,896 | $42,523 | $33,074 | $35,584 | $36,142 | $44,142 |
| Adjustments for Features | -354 | -1,704 | 0 | 0 | -1,584 | -4,145 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,542 | $40,819 | $33,074 | $35,584 | $34,558 | $39,997 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,277 | $0 | $2,510 | $1,484 | $6,923 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,555 | $5,005 | $3,175 | $3,175 | $4,875 | $7,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $380 | $1,830 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | $4,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -354 | -1,704 | 0 | 0 | -1,584 | -4,145 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 3,176 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 23% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 32% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 815 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 24% |
| Aluminum Style Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power passenger seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 24% |
| Aluminum Style Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power passenger seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 240 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 24% |
| Aluminum Style Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power passenger seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| 235/35YR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 275 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 35% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 38% |
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