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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,000

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $15,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,731

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $14,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimC63 AMGRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,800 $54,900
Base Invoice $55,614 $51,058
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 1,400
Multimedia Package 2,790  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 600
Rear side airbags 420 350
Proximity key 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Technology Package   3,200
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,302
Multimedia Package 2,595  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 558
Rear side airbags 391 326
Proximity key 605  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 536
Technology Package   2,976
Options (change) 15,470 6,125
Options (change) 14,389 5,698
Destination 905 975
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $77,875 $62,000
Total Invoice $72,608 $57,731

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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: $18,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,121
Model Year20132018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimC63 AMGRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8400hp I5
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$77,875$62,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,875$59,590
Total Invoice$72,608$57,731
Adjustments for Features0-2,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,608$55,487

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimC63 AMGRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 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, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
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
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$6,915$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,244

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20132018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.8 in
Length180.7 in175.4 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.3,593 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested136558%
Total Not Requested100042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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