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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: $35,340

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,920

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $24,115 $32,471
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 450 450
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
S Line Package           2,500  
Convenience Package           350  
Cold Weather Package           700 700
Xenon HID headlights           800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link           435 435
iPod integration           0 0
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 418 418
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
S Line Package           2,326  
Convenience Package           325  
Cold Weather Package           650 650
Xenon HID headlights           745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link           405 405
iPod integration           0 0
Options (change) 10,860 10,860 10,860 10,860 8,060 8,635 5,785
Options (change) 10,101 10,101 10,101 10,101 7,497 8,030 5,379
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 775 775
Total Price $47,115 $47,535 $50,715 $51,125 $50,365 $35,340 $41,475
Total Invoice $43,882 $44,272 $47,230 $47,611 $46,904 $32,920 $38,625

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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: $7,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,803
Model Year2013201320132013201320082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp 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, 12140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$47,115$47,535$50,715$51,125$50,365$35,340$41,475
Adjustments for Features-4,465-4,590-6,315-6,440-4,8150-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,650$42,945$44,400$44,685$45,550$35,340$38,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,750$2,035$2,900$0$3,285
Total Invoice$43,882$44,272$47,230$47,611$46,904$32,920$38,625
Adjustments for Features-4,159-4,275-5,881-5,997-4,4840-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,723$39,997$41,349$41,614$42,420$32,920$35,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$1,626$1,891$2,697$0$3,051

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport2.0T3.2 S line
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 app$25$25$25$25$25  
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
Ski sack     $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel 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 - 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$5,905$6,030$7,755$7,880$6,255$1,440$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,465$4,590$6,315$6,440$4,815$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,159-4,275-5,881-5,997-4,4840-2,654

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

Model Year20132008
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
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 integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
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 integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
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 integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
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 integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested230587%
Total Not Requested35013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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