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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $60,600 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| Difference: $14,935 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $56,429 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| Difference: $14,001 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | C63 AMG | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $58,930 | $54,900 |
| Base Invoice | $54,805 | $51,058 |
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | |
| Lane departure warning | 850 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 575 |
| Proximity key | 650 | |
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 350 |
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,590 | 600 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | |
| Technology Package | 3,200 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | |
| Lane departure warning | 791 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 536 |
| Proximity key | 605 | |
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 326 |
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,409 | 558 |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | |
| Technology Package | 2,976 | |
| Options (change) | 14,030 | 4,725 |
| Options (change) | 13,050 | 4,396 |
| Destination | 875 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $75,535 | $60,600 |
| Total Invoice | $70,430 | $56,429 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,870 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,734 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | C63 AMG | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 451hp V8 | 400hp I5 |
| Transmission | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 13/19 MPG | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $75,535 | $60,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,935 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $75,535 | $57,665 |
| Total Invoice | $70,430 | $56,429 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,733 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $70,430 | $53,696 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | C63 AMG | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,590 | $9,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,935 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,733 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,924 lb. | 3,593 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.8 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 | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1165 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 51% |
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