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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: $38,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,835

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $25,035 $33,364
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 475 475
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Wood trim         0    
Navigation system           1,950 1,950
Convenience Package           1,800  
S Line Package           2,000  
Sport Package           1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package           500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,150 1,150
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 441 441
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 325 325
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,023 1,023
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Wood trim         0    
Navigation system           1,813 1,813
Convenience Package           1,675  
S Line Package           1,860  
Sport Package           1,303 1,303
Cold Weather Package           466 466
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,069 1,069
Options (change) 10,860 10,860 10,860 10,860 8,060 10,725 6,925
Options (change) 10,101 10,101 10,101 10,101 7,497 9,975 6,440
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 825 825
Total Price $46,535 $46,955 $49,755 $50,165 $49,510 $38,470 $43,625
Total Invoice $43,340 $43,731 $46,335 $46,716 $46,107 $35,835 $40,629

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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: $4,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,441
Model Year2012201220122012201220092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,535$46,955$49,755$50,165$49,510$38,470$43,625
Adjustments for Features-3,290-3,415-4,990-5,115-3,4900-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,245$43,540$44,765$45,050$46,020$38,470$40,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$0$2,505
Total Invoice$43,340$43,731$46,335$46,716$46,107$35,835$40,629
Adjustments for Features-3,064-3,181-4,647-4,763-3,2500-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,276$40,550$41,688$41,953$42,857$35,835$38,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$1,412$1,677$2,581$0$2,326

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

Model Year2012201220122012201220092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual     $150 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0$0  $0  
AWD  $1700$1700  $1700
FWD     $0 
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo net     $40$40
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote     $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim $300 $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,280$5,405$6,980$7,105$5,480$1,990$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$3,415$4,990$5,115$3,490$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,064-3,181-4,647-4,763-3,2500-2,468

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

Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in101.5 in
Length180.7 in168.7 in
Width69.7 in69.5 in
Height56.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested105057%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82571%
Total Not Requested34029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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