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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,650

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $2,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,545

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $2,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimC63 AMGRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $54,900
Base Invoice $50,034 $51,058
Premium II Package 1,080  
Multimedia Package 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 575
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
iPod integration 375  
Wood trim 0  
Technology Package   3,200
Premium II Package 1,004  
Multimedia Package 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 536
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
iPod integration 349  
Wood trim 0  
Technology Package   2,976
Options (change) 5,765 3,775
Options (change) 5,361 3,512
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $62,140 $59,650
Total Invoice $57,970 $55,545

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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 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,300
Model Year20082018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimC63 AMGRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8400hp I5
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$62,140$59,650
Adjustments for Features0-5,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,140$54,415
Total Invoice$57,970$55,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,970$50,670

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimC63 AMGRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,615$10,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,875

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.8 in
Length182.3 in175.4 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested116549%
Total Not Requested120051%

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