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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: $36,225

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $10,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,756

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $9,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $32,500
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $30,227
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Lighting Package 985 985 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550
Rear spoiler 300      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Heated front seats 750 750 750  
Wood trim 325     350
Navigation Plus Package       1,900
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511  
Lighting Package 916 916 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 511
Rear spoiler 279      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Heated front seats 698 698 698  
Wood trim 302     325
Navigation Plus Package       1,768
Options (change) 11,625 11,000 9,005 2,800
Options (change) 10,811 10,230 8,375 2,604
Destination 875 875 875 925
Total Price $46,490 $47,775 $49,870 $36,225
Total Invoice $43,297 $44,492 $46,441 $33,756

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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: $11,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,608
Model Year2011201120112015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$46,490$47,775$49,870$36,225
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,050-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,490$47,000$48,820$35,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$2,330$0
Total Invoice$43,297$44,492$46,441$33,756
Adjustments for Features0-722-978-1,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,297$43,770$45,463$32,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$473$2,166$0

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

Model Year2011201120112015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ3
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
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$0$0 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$2,430$3,205$3,480$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,050$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-722-978-1,067

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

Model Year20112015
ModelC-ClassQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in102.5 in
Length182.3 in172.6 in
Width69.7 in72.1 in
Height56.3 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.448.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested82545%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested82545%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested82577%
Total Not Requested24023%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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