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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,940 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $9,260 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,647 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $8,615 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | S4 3.0T | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $47,100 | $34,800 | $38,020 | $40,575 | $58,930 |
| Base Invoice | $43,804 | $32,364 | $35,359 | $37,735 | $54,805 |
| Prestige Package | 6,300 | ||||
| Active rear differential | 1,100 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | ||||
| Wood trim | 500 | 325 | 325 | 0 | 0 |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| 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 | |||
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | 2,030 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 5,859 | ||||
| Active rear differential | 1,024 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 466 | ||||
| Wood trim | 466 | 302 | 302 | 0 | 0 |
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 |
| 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 | |||
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | 1,888 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,225 | 12,265 | 12,265 | 9,440 | 12,810 |
| Options (change) | 8,583 | 11,408 | 11,408 | 8,781 | 11,915 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $57,200 | $47,940 | $51,160 | $50,890 | $74,315 |
| Total Invoice | $53,262 | $44,647 | $47,642 | $47,391 | $69,295 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,400 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,745 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | S4 3.0T | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 333hp V6 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 505, 14 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $57,200 | $47,940 | $51,160 | $50,890 | $74,315 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -140 | -1,840 | -340 | -1,140 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,200 | $47,800 | $49,320 | $50,550 | $73,175 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,520 | $2,750 | $25,375 |
| Total Invoice | $53,262 | $44,647 | $47,642 | $47,391 | $69,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -130 | -1,713 | -317 | -1,063 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,262 | $44,517 | $45,929 | $47,074 | $68,232 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,412 | $2,557 | $23,715 |
Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | S4 3.0T | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $3,625 | $3,765 | $5,465 | $3,965 | $4,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $140 | $1,840 | $340 | $1,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -130 | -1,713 | -317 | -1,063 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 185.2 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,591 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.5 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2015 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 965 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
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