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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: $37,320

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,767

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $8,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,350 $35,770 $38,950 $39,360 $41,400 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $32,876 $33,266 $36,224 $36,605 $38,502 $25,361 $27,853
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
Wood trim         0    
Navigation system           2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package           2,000 2,000
Convenience Package           1,000 1,000
Titanium Sport Package           2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package           500 500
iPod integration           -200 -200
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) 669 669 669 669 669 443 443
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
Wood trim         0    
Navigation system           1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package           1,860 1,860
Convenience Package           930 930
Titanium Sport Package           1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package           466 466
iPod integration           -186 -186
Options (change) 10,560 10,560 10,560 10,560 8,060 9,225 9,225
Options (change) 9,822 9,822 9,822 9,822 7,497 8,581 8,581
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $46,815 $47,235 $50,415 $50,825 $50,365 $37,320 $38,700
Total Invoice $43,603 $43,993 $46,951 $47,332 $46,904 $34,767 $35,959

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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: $5,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,096
Model Year2013201320132013201320102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
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$46,815$47,235$50,415$50,825$50,365$37,320$38,700
Adjustments for Features-4,015-4,140-5,865-5,990-4,5650-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$43,095$44,550$44,835$45,800$37,320$37,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,750$2,035$3,000$0$430
Total Invoice$43,603$43,993$46,951$47,332$46,904$34,767$35,959
Adjustments for Features-3,740-3,856-5,462-5,578-4,2510-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,863$40,137$41,489$41,754$42,653$34,767$35,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$1,626$1,891$2,790$0$309

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

Model Year2013201320132013201320102010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 Sport2.0T2.0 TDI
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   
FWD     $0$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
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
Rear spoiler    $200  
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  
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  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
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
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$0
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$5,555$5,680$7,405$7,530$6,105$1,540$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$4,140$5,865$5,990$4,565$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,740-3,856-5,462-5,578-4,2510-883

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

Model Year20132010
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 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?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
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 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?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
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 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?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
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 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?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
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?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%
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, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130578%
Total Not Requested37522%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130578%
Total Not Requested37522%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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