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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,355

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,312

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelA4 / S4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS4C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,400 $33,990 $39,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $42,758 $31,611 $37,191 $54,126
Premium Package 2,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 720 720 720
Bluetooth cell phone link 500      
Bose 215W 10 speakers 1,000      
Tire-pressure monitor 250      
Rear side airbags 350 420 420 420
Navigation system 1,950      
Sunshade, rear, power 400      
Carbon fiber trim 300     2,590
Multimedia Package   2,700 2,700 3,350
Premium 1 Package   1,995    
Lighting Package   985 985 985
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Rear spoiler   300    
Heated front seats   750 750  
AMG Leather Package       3,030
Premium Package 2,639      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 669 669 669
Bluetooth cell phone link 455      
Bose 215W 10 speakers 910      
Tire-pressure monitor 228      
Rear side airbags 319 391 391 391
Navigation system 1,775      
Sunshade, rear, power 364      
Carbon fiber trim 273     2,409
Multimedia Package   2,511 2,511 3,115
Premium 1 Package   1,855    
Lighting Package   916 916 916
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Rear spoiler   279    
Heated front seats   698 698  
AMG Leather Package       2,818
Options (change) 8,100 9,490 7,195 11,095
Options (change) 7,373 8,826 6,692 10,318
Destination 720 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 2,100
Total Price $56,920 $44,355 $48,060 $72,270
Total Invoice $52,551 $41,312 $44,758 $67,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,845
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelA4 / S4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS4C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10100, 8100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$56,920$44,355$48,060$72,270
Adjustments for Features-1,5100-1,250-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,410$44,355$46,810$69,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,455$24,840
Total Invoice$52,551$41,312$44,758$67,419
Adjustments for Features-1,3940-1,164-2,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,157$41,312$43,594$64,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,282$23,238

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelA4 / S4C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS4C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Carbon fiber trim$200  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,215$1,705$2,955$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$0$1,250$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3940-1,164-2,869

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062011
ModelA4 / S4C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length180.6 in182.3 in
Width69.8 in69.7 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested177587%
Total Not Requested27513%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested145082%
Total Not Requested32518%
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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested86552%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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