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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: $38,195

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $945

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,591

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072018
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 $32,900
Base Invoice $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $30,596
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790  
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 575
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Navigation Plus Package         2,100
Convenience Package         1,350
Universal garage door opener         295
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735  
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 536
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Navigation Plus Package         1,954
Convenience Package         1,256
Universal garage door opener         274
Options (change) 8,715 8,715 8,715 8,715 4,320
Options (change) 8,106 8,106 8,106 8,106 4,020
Destination 775 775 775 775 975
Total Price $39,140 $42,890 $47,490 $48,090 $38,195
Total Invoice $36,456 $39,943 $44,221 $44,779 $35,591

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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: $6,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,594
Model Year20072007200720072018
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$38,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,140$41,665$46,690$46,065$33,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$0
Total Invoice$36,456$39,943$44,221$44,779$35,591
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-4,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,456$38,802$43,476$42,893$30,862
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 Year20072007200720072018
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 
Power liftgate    $350
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
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 $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$2,040$3,265$2,840$4,065$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-4,729

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

Model Year20072018
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%

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

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested132582%
Total Not Requested30018%

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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

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