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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: $35,310

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,900 $39,000 $25,340 $33,980
Base Invoice $30,597 $36,270 $23,404 $31,561
Premium II Package 3,500 1,350    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 450 450
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,100 1,100
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570    
Cold Weather Package     700 700
S Line Package     2,200  
Audio Package     1,350  
Technology Package     1,500  
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Satellite radio       350
Xenon HID headlights       800
Premium II Package 3,255 1,256    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 410 410
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 1,001 1,001
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460    
Cold Weather Package     637 637
S Line Package     2,002  
Audio Package     1,229  
Technology Package     1,365  
Navigation system     1,774 1,775
Satellite radio       319
Xenon HID headlights       728
Options (change) 9,820 7,670 9,250 5,350
Options (change) 9,131 7,132 8,418 4,870
Destination 875 875 720 720
Total Price $43,595 $47,545 $35,310 $40,050
Total Invoice $40,603 $44,277 $32,542 $37,151

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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: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,557
Model Year2009200920072007
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)450, 12450, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,595$47,545$35,310$40,050
Adjustments for Features-1,615-3,0650-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,980$44,480$35,310$37,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$1,840
Total Invoice$40,603$44,277$32,542$37,151
Adjustments for Features-1,504-2,8540-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,099$41,423$32,542$34,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,324$0$1,919

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

Model Year2009200920072007
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass   $0
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Wood trim $300  
Total Value of Features$3,330$4,780$1,715$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$3,065$0$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,504-2,8540-2,690

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

Model Year20092007
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested162564%
Total Not Requested90036%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested218099%
Total Not Requested251%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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