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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: $17,850 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $57,731 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3 | ||
| Difference: $16,595 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | AMG C63 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $65,200 | $54,900 |
| Base Invoice | $60,636 | $51,058 |
| Premium 4 Package | 5,700 | |
| designo Package | 3,100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | 975 | 600 |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 1,250 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 500 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 575 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,400 | |
| Technology Package | 3,200 | |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |
| Premium 4 Package | 5,301 | |
| designo Package | 2,883 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | 907 | 558 |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | 1,163 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | 465 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 536 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,302 | |
| Technology Package | 2,976 | |
| Rear side airbags | 326 | |
| Options (change) | 13,725 | 6,125 |
| Options (change) | 12,765 | 5,698 |
| Destination | 925 | 975 |
| Total Price | $79,850 | $62,000 |
| Total Invoice | $74,326 | $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: $16,385 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,231 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | AMG C63 | 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 | $79,850 | $62,000 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,465 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $78,385 | $62,000 |
| Total Invoice | $74,326 | $57,731 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,364 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $72,962 | $57,731 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | AMG C63 | 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 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| 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 | |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | $8,415 | $6,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,465 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,364 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2017 | 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 | 3,782 lb. | 3,593 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 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 AMG C63
| Premium 4 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Fragrance atomizer | 200 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2840 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 1525 | 35% |
| designo Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 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 |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1615 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 32% |
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