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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: $52,900

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $26,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,263

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $25,012

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Model Year201520152016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA3 / S3
TrimC63 AMGC63 AMG SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,900 $71,900 $42,500
Base Invoice $59,427 $66,867 $39,527
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
AMG Leather Package 2,590    
Lighting Package 800 800  
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575
Rear side airbags 420 420 350
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250 1,250  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 500   400
Black exterior trim (optional) 750 750  
Wood trim 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Black Optic Performance Package     2,000
Prestige Package     6,150
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
AMG Leather Package 2,409    
Lighting Package 744 744  
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 536
Rear side airbags 391 391 325
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163 1,163  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 465   372
Black exterior trim (optional) 698 698  
Wood trim 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Black Optic Performance Package     1,860
Prestige Package     5,718
Options (change) 14,970 11,880 9,475
Options (change) 13,923 11,049 8,811
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $79,795 $84,705 $52,900
Total Invoice $74,275 $78,841 $49,263

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,332
Model Year201520152016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA3 / S3
TrimC63 AMGC63 AMG SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8503hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT7T7S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$79,795$84,705$52,900
Adjustments for Features-1,805-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,990$81,750$52,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,760$0
Total Invoice$74,275$78,841$49,263
Adjustments for Features-1,680-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,595$76,091$49,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,496$0

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

Model Year201520152016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA3 / S3
TrimC63 AMGC63 AMG SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,355$8,505$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,680-2,7500

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

Model Year20152016
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in103.8 in
Length184.5 in175.4 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-450450%
Total Not Requested350-350%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-450450%
Total Not Requested350-350%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Black Optic Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35YR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested390092%
Total Not Requested3508%

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