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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: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,931

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,402

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Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $22,998 $31,561
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600 600    
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Blind spot warning system 550 550          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 450 450
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler 350 350          
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Wood trim         0    
Cold Weather Package           700 700
Sport Package           1,800  
Convenience Package           675  
Navigation system           1,950 1,950
Sound Package           900  
Satellite radio           350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link           435 435
Xenon HID headlights           650 800
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558 558    
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Blind spot warning system 512 512          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 410 410
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,001 1,001
Rear spoiler 326 326          
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Wood trim         0    
Cold Weather Package           637 637
Sport Package           1,638  
Convenience Package           614  
Navigation system           1,787 1,775
Sound Package           819  
Satellite radio           319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link           396 396
Xenon HID headlights           592 728
Options (change) 8,800 8,800 6,470 5,390 2,800 9,010 5,785
Options (change) 8,184 8,184 6,017 5,012 2,603 8,213 5,266
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,675 $51,172 $58,195 $71,565 $76,975 $34,470 $40,485
Total Invoice $45,333 $47,372 $54,186 $66,620 $71,651 $31,931 $37,547

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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: $7,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,302
Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,675$51,172$58,195$71,565$76,975$34,470$40,485
Adjustments for Features-6,550-8,175-9,050-7,725-9,0750-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,125$42,997$49,145$63,840$67,900$34,470$37,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$872$7,020$21,715$25,775$0$2,715
Total Invoice$45,333$47,372$54,186$66,620$71,651$31,931$37,547
Adjustments for Features-6,100-7,568-8,427-7,191-8,4470-3,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,233$39,804$45,759$59,429$63,204$31,931$34,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$571$6,526$20,196$23,971$0$2,555

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3A3
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S2.0T3.2 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$0  
AWD  $1700   $1700
FWD     $0 
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo net     $40$40
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, remote     $200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
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 information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50 
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Wood trim    $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,840$10,465$11,340$10,015$11,365$2,290$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,550$8,175$9,050$7,725$9,075$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,100-7,568-8,427-7,191-8,4470-3,061

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

Model Year20162006
ModelC-ClassA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in101.5 in
Length184.5 in168.7 in
Width71.3 in69.5 in
Height56.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.654.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested190593%
Total Not Requested1507%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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