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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,195 Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI | ||||||
| Difference: $8,990 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,591 Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI | ||||||
| Difference: $8,354 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q3 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $32,900 |
| Base Invoice | $32,364 | $32,755 | $35,359 | $35,740 | $37,735 | $30,596 |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 575 |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 1,350 | |||||
| Navigation Plus Package | 2,100 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | |||||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 536 |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 1,256 | |||||
| Navigation Plus Package | 1,954 | |||||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | |||||
| Options (change) | 12,060 | 11,090 | 12,060 | 11,090 | 9,260 | 4,320 |
| Options (change) | 11,217 | 10,315 | 11,217 | 10,315 | 8,613 | 4,020 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 975 |
| Total Price | $47,735 | $47,185 | $50,955 | $50,395 | $50,710 | $38,195 |
| Total Invoice | $44,456 | $43,945 | $47,451 | $46,930 | $47,223 | $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: $9,500 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,829 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q3 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 200hp I4 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/50-18 |
| Total Price | $47,735 | $47,185 | $50,955 | $50,395 | $50,710 | $38,195 |
| Adjustments for Features | -525 | 0 | -2,225 | -1,700 | -725 | -510 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,210 | $47,185 | $48,730 | $48,695 | $49,985 | $37,685 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $25 | $0 | $1,545 | $1,510 | $2,800 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $44,456 | $43,945 | $47,451 | $46,930 | $47,223 | $35,591 |
| Adjustments for Features | -489 | 0 | -2,072 | -1,583 | -675 | -475 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,967 | $43,945 | $45,379 | $45,347 | $46,548 | $35,116 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $22 | $0 | $1,434 | $1,402 | $2,603 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Q3 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,540 | $4,015 | $6,240 | $5,715 | $4,740 | $4,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $525 | $0 | $2,225 | $1,700 | $725 | $510 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -489 | 0 | -2,072 | -1,583 | -675 | -475 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | C-Class | Q3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 102.5 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 172.8 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 62.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,495 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 31.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 48.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 51% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 39% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 765 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 23% |
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