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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: $40,590

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $8,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,812

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $7,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290        
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750        
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500          
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970        
Lane departure warning 850 850 850        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550 550 550 550
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 350 350 350 350
Proximity key 650 650 650        
Rear spoiler 300 300          
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090        
Wood trim     0        
Premium Plus Package       2,550 2,550 2,550  
Prestige Package       5,900 5,900 5,900  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       250 250 250  
Metal pedals       195 195 195  
Active Lane Assist             650
Convenience Package             750
Driver Assistance Package             1,400
Navigation Plus Package             2,600
235/35YR19             1,500
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200        
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628        
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325          
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902        
Lane departure warning 791 791 791        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 511 511 511 511
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 325 325 325 325
Proximity key 605 605 605        
Rear spoiler 279 279          
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014        
Wood trim     0        
Premium Plus Package       2,371 2,371 2,371  
Prestige Package       5,488 5,488 5,488  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       233 233 233  
Metal pedals       181 181 181  
Active Lane Assist             605
Convenience Package             697
Driver Assistance Package             1,302
Navigation Plus Package             2,418
235/35YR19             1,397
Options (change) 13,330 13,330 10,530 9,795 9,795 9,795 7,800
Options (change) 12,399 12,399 9,795 9,109 9,109 9,109 7,255
Destination 875 875 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $49,005 $52,225 $51,980 $40,590 $43,290 $43,890 $49,795
Total Invoice $45,638 $48,633 $48,405 $37,812 $40,322 $40,880 $46,374

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,564
Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12705, 14705, 14705, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$49,005$52,225$51,980$40,590$43,290$43,890$49,795
Adjustments for Features-1,355-3,055-1,55500-1,700-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,650$49,170$50,425$40,590$43,290$42,190$46,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,775$0$2,700$1,600$6,130
Total Invoice$45,638$48,633$48,405$37,812$40,322$40,880$46,374
Adjustments for Features-1,262-2,845-1,44800-1,583-2,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,376$45,788$46,957$37,812$40,322$39,297$43,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,581$0$2,510$1,485$5,698

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

Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200    
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0 $0    
AWD $1700   $1700$1700
FWD   $0$0  
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150    
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Lane departure warning$200$200$200   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   $200
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325    
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15    
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200    
Boost gauge      $75
Cornering lights   $50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50    
Wood trim  $300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$6,230$7,930$6,430$4,875$4,875$6,575$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$3,055$1,555$0$0$1,700$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,262-2,845-1,44800-1,583-2,864

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

Model Year20122015
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.8 in
Length180.7 in175.4 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
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 Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested114085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested185051%
Total Not Requested177549%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested114085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested185051%
Total Not Requested177549%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested114085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested185051%
Total Not Requested177549%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Active Lane Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested22553%
Total Not Requested20047%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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