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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: $38,775

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $11,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,127

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $10,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ3
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $32,500
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $30,227
Leather Seating Package 1,950        
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Premium 1 Package 1,250        
Power trunk closer 250        
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Rear spoiler 350        
Heated front seats 580        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700      
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Prestige Package         3,900
Sport Package         550
Wood trim         350
Leather Seating Package 1,814        
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Premium 1 Package 1,163        
Power trunk closer 233        
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930  
Rear spoiler 326        
Heated front seats 539        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 511
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651      
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Prestige Package         3,628
Sport Package         511
Wood trim         325
Options (change) 9,150 7,090 6,510 4,770 5,350
Options (change) 8,512 6,595 6,055 4,437 4,975
Destination 995 995 995 995 925
Total Price $50,395 $61,485 $73,605 $79,465 $38,775
Total Invoice $46,940 $57,252 $68,523 $73,973 $36,127

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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: $10,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,970
Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ3
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13465, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/50-18
Total Price$50,395$61,485$73,605$79,465$38,775
Adjustments for Features-905-3,180-2,030-2,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,490$58,305$71,575$76,735$38,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,815$22,085$27,245$0
Total Invoice$46,940$57,252$68,523$73,973$36,127
Adjustments for Features-843-2,961-1,890-2,5410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,097$54,291$66,633$71,432$36,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,194$20,536$25,335$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassQ3
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control    $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300   
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,680$8,955$7,805$8,505$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$3,180$2,030$2,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-843-2,961-1,890-2,5410

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

Model Year20182015
ModelC-ClassQ3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in102.5 in
Length184.5 in172.6 in
Width71.3 in72.1 in
Height56.8 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.648.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Bose, 465W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested185063%
Total Not Requested110037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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