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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: $44,850

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $3,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,771

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $3,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017201720172017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $40,400 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $28,830 $37,572 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Navigation system 2,500 2,500          
Sport Package 1,450 1,450          
Prestige Package 7,350 3,350          
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500 440 440 440 440 440
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720 720 720
Wood trim 400 400          
Rear side airbags 350 350          
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625   625
Premium 1 Package     1,300 1,300      
Leather Seating Package     2,050 2,050      
Heated front seats     580 580      
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380 380
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310 310      
Leather seating surfaces         1,620    
Premium 3 Package           2,450  
AMG Leather Package           2,590  
Navigation system 2,326 2,326          
Sport Package 1,348 1,348          
Prestige Package 6,835 3,119          
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466 409 409 409 409 409
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 670 670 670 670 670
Wood trim 373 373          
Rear side airbags 325 325          
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581   581
Premium 1 Package     1,209 1,209      
Leather Seating Package     1,907 1,907      
Heated front seats     539 539      
Sunshades, second row     354 354 354 353 353
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288 288      
Leather seating surfaces         1,507    
Premium 3 Package           2,279  
AMG Leather Package           2,409  
Options (change) 13,025 9,025 7,885 7,885 5,265 8,060 3,645
Options (change) 12,116 8,400 7,333 7,333 4,897 7,496 3,389
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $44,850 $50,250 $48,310 $50,817 $58,190 $74,185 $77,370
Total Invoice $41,771 $46,797 $44,993 $47,042 $54,182 $69,057 $72,018

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,755
Model Year2009200920172017201720172017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4265hp V6241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/35-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$44,850$50,250$48,310$50,817$58,190$74,185$77,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,575-3,100-4,250-4,965-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,850$48,550$46,735$47,717$53,940$69,220$73,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$0$982$7,205$22,485$26,535
Total Invoice$41,771$46,797$44,993$47,042$54,182$69,057$72,018
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-1,467-2,870-3,957-4,622-3,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,771$45,214$43,526$44,172$50,225$64,435$68,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,443$0$646$6,699$20,909$24,676

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

Model Year2009200920172017201720172017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA4 2.0TA4 3.2C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400  
FWD$0      
AWD $1700  $1700  
RWD  $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100 
Power trunk closer     $350 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40     
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
6 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
App support     $0 
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player     $0 
Handwriting recognition     $200 
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive     $15 
Navigation map updates, three years     $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information     $25 
Traffic information  $25$25$25 $25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$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$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,765$6,465$6,340$7,865$9,015$9,730$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,575$3,100$4,250$4,965$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-1,467-2,870-3,957-4,622-3,816

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

Model Year20092017
ModelA4 / S4C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.8 in
Length185.2 in184.5 in
Width71.9 in71.3 in
Height56.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested255061%
Total Not Requested164039%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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