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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $37,645 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $5,610 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,073 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||
| Difference: $5,216 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $33,600 | $35,300 | $39,750 | $27,270 | $30,250 |
| Base Invoice | $31,248 | $32,829 | $36,968 | $25,361 | $28,134 |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,700 | 3,700 | 1,400 | ||
| Universal Media Interface | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 475 | 475 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,590 | 1,590 | 1,590 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 410 | 410 | 410 | 350 | 350 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1,070 | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Titanium Sport Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||
| iPod integration | -200 | -200 | |||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,441 | 3,441 | 1,302 | ||
| Universal Media Interface | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 670 | 443 | 443 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,479 | 1,479 | 1,479 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 381 | 381 | 381 | 325 | 325 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 995 | 995 | 995 | 1,023 | 1,023 |
| Titanium Sport Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,186 | 1,186 | |||
| iPod integration | -186 | -186 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,780 | 8,780 | 6,480 | 9,500 | 9,500 |
| Options (change) | 8,166 | 8,166 | 6,027 | 8,837 | 8,837 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $43,255 | $44,955 | $47,105 | $37,645 | $40,625 |
| Total Invoice | $40,289 | $41,870 | $43,870 | $35,073 | $37,846 |
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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: $4,360 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,052 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $43,255 | $44,955 | $47,105 | $37,645 | $40,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,250 | -2,425 | -2,700 | 0 | -1,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,005 | $42,530 | $44,405 | $37,645 | $39,575 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $525 | $2,400 | $0 | $1,930 |
| Total Invoice | $40,289 | $41,870 | $43,870 | $35,073 | $37,846 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,164 | -2,259 | -2,515 | 0 | -978 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $39,125 | $39,611 | $41,355 | $35,073 | $36,868 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $486 | $2,230 | $0 | $1,795 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,640 | $3,815 | $4,090 | $1,390 | $2,440 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,250 | $2,425 | $2,700 | $0 | $1,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,164 | -2,259 | -2,515 | 0 | -978 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.3 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 | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium 2 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 |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 35% |
| Universal Media Interface | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Premium 2 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 |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 35% |
| Universal Media Interface | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Premium 2 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% |
| Universal Media Interface | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 27% |
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1305 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 17% |
| 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% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 68% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 27% |
| Titanium Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40YR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1305 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 17% |
| 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% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 25 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 68% |
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