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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: $51,695

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $14,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,142

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $13,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3 / S3
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $41,100
Base Invoice $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $38,224
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 1,050 1,050  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700      
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550
AMG Leather Package   2,590    
Advanced Technology Package       1,400
Prestige Package       5,900
235/35YR19       1,500
Rear side airbags       350
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 977 977  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093  
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651      
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163 1,163 1,163  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 511
AMG Leather Package   2,409    
Advanced Technology Package       1,302
Prestige Package       5,488
235/35YR19       1,397
Rear side airbags       325
Options (change) 11,640 11,060 8,470 9,700
Options (change) 10,827 10,288 7,879 9,023
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $66,035 $78,155 $83,165 $51,695
Total Invoice $61,484 $72,756 $77,415 $48,142

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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: $11,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,544
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3 / S3
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT9T7T7S6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5590, 13590, 13705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$66,035$78,155$83,165$51,695
Adjustments for Features-3,005-1,505-2,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,030$76,650$80,960$51,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,620$17,930$0
Total Invoice$61,484$72,756$77,415$48,142
Adjustments for Features-2,798-1,401-2,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,686$71,355$75,362$48,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,669$16,676$0

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

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA3 / S3
TrimAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700  $1700
RWD $0$0 
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support$0$0$0 
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,505$8,005$8,705$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$1,505$2,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,798-1,401-2,0530

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

Model Year20182015
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 Capacity17.4 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 AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-450-900%
Total Not Requested5001000%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
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%
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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested275079%
Total Not Requested75021%

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