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

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

Lowest Total Price: $48,450

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $95

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,128

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $81

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3
TrimC300 Sport SedanS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $42,500
Base Invoice $31,611 $39,527
Premium 1 Package 1,995  
Multimedia Package 2,700  
Lighting Package 985  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Rearview camera 460  
Proximity key 1,140  
Heated front seats 750  
Rear side airbags 420 350
Rear spoiler 300  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Technology Package   2,600
235/35YR19   1,500
Premium 1 Package 1,855  
Multimedia Package 2,511  
Lighting Package 916  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 536
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Rearview camera 428  
Proximity key 1,060  
Heated front seats 698  
Rear side airbags 391 325
Rear spoiler 279  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Technology Package   2,418
235/35YR19   1,397
Options (change) 13,680 5,025
Options (change) 12,723 4,676
Destination 875 925
Total Price $48,545 $48,450
Total Invoice $45,209 $45,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,127
Model Year20112016
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3
TrimC300 Sport SedanS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$48,545$48,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,545$45,180
Total Invoice$45,209$45,128
Adjustments for Features0-3,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,209$42,082

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

Model Year20112016
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3
TrimC300 Sport SedanS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,305$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,046

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

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

Model Year20112016
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.8 in
Length182.3 in175.4 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,176 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 specs.

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested82545%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

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