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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: $61,650

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $19,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,405

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $18,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG C63RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,250 $54,900
Base Invoice $60,683 $51,058
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,400
designo Package 3,090  
Multimedia Package 2,690  
Lighting Package 800  
Parktronic Package 970  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Carbon fiber trim 1,300 600
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Technology Package   3,200
Driver Assistance Package 2,092 1,302
designo Package 2,874  
Multimedia Package 2,502  
Lighting Package 744  
Parktronic Package 902  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Carbon fiber trim 1,209 558
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163  
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 536
Technology Package   2,976
Options (change) 15,050 5,775
Options (change) 13,996 5,372
Destination 925 975
Total Price $81,225 $61,650
Total Invoice $75,604 $57,405

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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: $17,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,579
Model Year20162018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG C63RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8400hp I5
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$81,225$61,650
Adjustments for Features-1,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,485$61,650
Total Invoice$75,604$57,405
Adjustments for Features-1,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,984$57,405

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

Model Year20162018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimAMG C63RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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$8,290$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6200

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 features.

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

Model Year20162018
ModelC-ClassA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in103.8 in
Length184.5 in175.4 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,593 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 recognition200Yes
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 hotspot50Yes
Total Requested161568%
Total Not Requested75032%

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