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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,275

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $735

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,806

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620062017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC552.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $31,800
Base Invoice $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $29,574
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790 790  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 690 575
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765 765  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Navigation Plus Package           2,100
Convenience Package           850
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665    
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735 735  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 642 536
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711 711  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Navigation Plus Package           1,954
Convenience Package           792
Options (change) 7,035 7,035 7,035 7,035 4,955 3,525
Options (change) 6,543 6,543 6,543 6,543 4,608 3,282
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 950
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $37,010 $40,760 $45,360 $45,960 $61,480 $36,275
Total Invoice $34,474 $37,962 $42,240 $42,798 $57,322 $33,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,559
Model Year200620062006200620062017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC552.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,010$40,760$45,360$45,960$61,480$36,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-2,400-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,010$39,535$44,560$43,935$59,080$32,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$22,070$0
Total Invoice$34,474$37,962$42,240$42,798$57,322$33,806
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-2,238-3,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,474$36,821$41,495$40,912$55,084$29,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,347$7,021$6,438$20,610$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q3

Model Year200620062006200620062017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC552.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Hill descent control     $250
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags    $300 
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor     $50
Tire-pressure monitor     $75
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails     $250
Cargo cover     $75
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers    $0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 $175
Rear wiper     $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio     $50
In-vehicle Internet     $150
iPod integration     $100
Media drive     $15
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100 $100 
Heated front seats    $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$2,465$3,690$3,265$4,490$4,865$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$2,400$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-2,238-3,891

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in102.5 in
Length178.4 in172.8 in
Width68.0 in72.1 in
Height55.6 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.248.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested107566%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested107566%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested107566%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested107566%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested60061%
Total Not Requested39039%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested350100%

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