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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: $38,150

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $990

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,546

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $33,700
Base Invoice $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $31,342
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 575
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Technology Package         2,600
Wood trim         350
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 536
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Technology Package         2,418
Wood trim         325
Options (change) 8,715 8,715 8,715 8,715 3,525
Options (change) 8,106 8,106 8,106 8,106 3,279
Destination 775 775 775 775 925
Total Price $39,140 $42,890 $47,490 $48,090 $38,150
Total Invoice $36,456 $39,943 $44,221 $44,779 $35,546

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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: $6,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,592
Model Year20072007200720072016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16235/50-18
Total Price$39,140$42,890$47,490$48,090$38,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,140$41,665$46,690$46,065$33,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$0
Total Invoice$36,456$39,943$44,221$44,779$35,546
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-4,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,456$38,802$43,476$42,893$30,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,346$7,020$6,437$0

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

Model Year20072007200720072016
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ3
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Hill descent control    $250
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo cover    $75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper    $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$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
Satellite radio    $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 
Compass    $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Wood trim $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$2,140$3,365$2,940$4,165$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-4,682

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

Model Year20072016
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 mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
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 Requested60050%
Total Not Requested59050%

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