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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,415

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $10,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,228

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $10,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS4RS4C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,610 $66,910 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $45,207 $62,227 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Convenience Package 2,125          
Navigation system 1,950          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475   720 720 720 720
Bluetooth cell phone link 500          
iPod integration 0 0        
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420 420 420
Obstacle detection, rear 350   970 970 970 970
Carbon fiber trim 400         2,590
Premium Package   4,000        
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500    
Rear spoiler     300 300    
Wood trim         0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Convenience Package 1,977          
Navigation system 1,813          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443   669 669 669 669
Bluetooth cell phone link 466          
iPod integration 0 0        
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391 391 391
Obstacle detection, rear 325   902 902 902 902
Carbon fiber trim 373         2,409
Premium Package   3,720        
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325    
Rear spoiler     279 279    
Wood trim         0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Options (change) 6,150 4,350 10,740 10,740 7,940 11,870
Options (change) 5,722 4,045 9,989 9,989 7,385 11,040
Destination 775 775 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $57,235 $74,135 $46,415 $49,635 $49,390 $73,375
Total Invoice $53,404 $69,147 $43,228 $46,223 $45,995 $68,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,308
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS4RS4C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8420hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10215, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$57,235$74,135$46,415$49,635$49,390$73,375
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,215-2,915-1,415-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,235$73,185$45,200$46,720$47,975$71,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,950$0$1,520$2,775$26,360
Total Invoice$53,404$69,147$43,228$46,223$45,995$68,420
Adjustments for Features0-886-1,132-2,715-1,318-1,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,404$68,261$42,096$43,508$44,677$66,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,857$0$1,412$2,581$24,632

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS4RS4C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225    
Sunshades, second row $125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100  
Carbon fiber trim$200$200   $200
Heated second row seats $200    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers $500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,490$4,440$4,705$6,405$4,905$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,215$2,915$1,415$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-886-1,132-2,715-1,318-1,692

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length180.6 in180.7 in
Width69.8 in69.7 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested137560%
Total Not Requested90040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62554%
Total Not Requested54046%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62554%
Total Not Requested54046%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62554%
Total Not Requested54046%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62554%
Total Not Requested54046%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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