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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: $62,000 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| Difference: $18,345 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $57,731 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| Difference: $17,055 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | C63 AMG | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $63,900 | $54,900 |
| Base Invoice | $59,427 | $51,058 |
| Lighting Package | 800 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 1,400 |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 575 |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 500 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 1,250 | |
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 350 |
| Carbon fiber trim | 1,300 | 600 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | |
| Technology Package | 3,200 | |
| Lighting Package | 744 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 1,302 |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 536 |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 465 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 1,163 | |
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 326 |
| Carbon fiber trim | 1,209 | 558 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | |
| Technology Package | 2,976 | |
| Options (change) | 15,520 | 6,125 |
| Options (change) | 14,434 | 5,698 |
| Destination | 925 | 975 |
| Total Price | $80,345 | $62,000 |
| Total Invoice | $74,786 | $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: $17,755 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,506 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | C63 AMG | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 469hp V8 | 400hp I5 |
| Transmission | T7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/25 MPG | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $80,345 | $62,000 |
| Adjustments for Features | -590 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $79,755 | $62,000 |
| Total Invoice | $74,786 | $57,731 |
| Adjustments for Features | -549 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $74,237 | $57,731 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2015 | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,140 | $6,550 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $590 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -549 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,856 lb. | 3,593 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 16% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1615 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 32% |
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