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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: $38,225 Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI | ||||||
| Difference: $11,085 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,616 Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI | ||||||
| Difference: $10,309 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 |
| 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 | $35,800 | $36,250 | $39,400 | $39,850 | $42,100 | $32,500 |
| Base Invoice | $33,294 | $33,713 | $36,642 | $37,061 | $39,153 | $30,227 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |||
| Lane departure warning | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 550 |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | |
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | 0 | 350 | ||
| Prestige Package | 3,900 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | |
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |||
| Lane departure warning | 814 | 814 | 814 | 814 | 814 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 511 |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | |
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | 0 | 325 | ||
| Prestige Package | 3,628 | |||||
| Options (change) | 13,430 | 12,135 | 13,430 | 12,135 | 10,305 | 4,800 |
| Options (change) | 12,491 | 11,287 | 12,491 | 11,287 | 9,585 | 4,464 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $50,155 | $49,310 | $53,755 | $52,910 | $53,330 | $38,225 |
| Total Invoice | $46,710 | $45,925 | $50,058 | $49,273 | $49,663 | $35,616 |
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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: $11,430 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,630 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 |
| 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 | 248hp V6 | 248hp 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 | 465, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/50-18 |
| Total Price | $50,155 | $49,310 | $53,755 | $52,910 | $53,330 | $38,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | -725 | 0 | -2,575 | -1,850 | -875 | -345 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $49,430 | $49,310 | $51,180 | $51,060 | $52,455 | $37,880 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $120 | $0 | $1,870 | $1,750 | $3,145 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $46,710 | $45,925 | $50,058 | $49,273 | $49,663 | $35,616 |
| Adjustments for Features | -675 | 0 | -2,398 | -1,723 | -815 | -321 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,035 | $45,925 | $47,660 | $47,550 | $48,848 | $35,295 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $110 | $0 | $1,735 | $1,625 | $2,923 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 |
| 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 app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| 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 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,680 | $3,955 | $6,530 | $5,805 | $4,830 | $4,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $725 | $0 | $2,575 | $1,850 | $875 | $345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -675 | 0 | -2,398 | -1,723 | -815 | -321 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi Q3
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | Q3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 102.5 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 172.6 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
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 16% |
| 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% |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 16% |
| 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% |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 16% |
| 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% |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 16% |
| 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% |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 16% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2150 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 27% |
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