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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: $49,495

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,096

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $6,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS4C300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,400 $38,950 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $42,758 $36,224 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123
Premium Package 2,900        
Sunshade, rear, power 400 440 440 440 440
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 720 720 720 720
Bluetooth cell phone link 500        
Bose 215W 10 speakers 1,000        
Tire-pressure monitor 250        
Navigation system 1,950        
Carbon fiber trim 300   1,300 1,300 1,300
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600 600 600
Interior Package   2,880 2,150    
Premium 2 Package   2,220 1,520    
Blind spot warning system   550      
Rear spoiler   350      
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Premium Package 2,639        
Sunshade, rear, power 364 409 409 409 409
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 669 669 669 669
Bluetooth cell phone link 455        
Bose 215W 10 speakers 910        
Tire-pressure monitor 228        
Navigation system 1,775        
Carbon fiber trim 273   1,209 1,209 1,209
Garmin Map Pilot   558 558 558 558
Interior Package   2,678 2,000    
Premium 2 Package   2,065 1,414    
Blind spot warning system   512      
Rear spoiler   326      
Sunshades, second row   354 354 353 353
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Options (change) 7,750 9,620 8,590 7,510 4,920
Options (change) 7,054 8,947 7,989 6,983 4,574
Destination 720 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0 0
Total Price $56,570 $49,495 $60,315 $73,685 $79,095
Total Invoice $52,232 $46,096 $56,158 $68,591 $73,622

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,698
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS4C300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$56,570$49,495$60,315$73,685$79,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,825-6,450-5,100-6,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,570$45,670$53,865$68,585$72,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,195$22,915$27,175
Total Invoice$52,232$46,096$56,158$68,591$73,622
Adjustments for Features0-3,562-6,005-4,747-5,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,232$42,534$50,153$63,844$67,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,619$21,310$25,270

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

Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS4C300C450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
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 moldings$75    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200$200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
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 inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,765$8,590$11,215$9,865$11,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,825$6,450$5,100$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,562-6,005-4,747-5,818

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

Model Year20062016
ModelA4 / S4C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.8 in
Length180.6 in184.5 in
Width69.8 in71.3 in
Height56.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft312.6 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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested190089%
Total Not Requested22511%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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

Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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