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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: $40,760

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,966

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Sport Package 750          
Wood trim 350         0
Sunshade, rear, power 500          
Prestige Package 9,500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710 710 710 710
Navigation Package   2,000        
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550 1,550  
Premium II Package     2,750 2,750 1,350 1,080
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
iPod integration     375 375 375 375
Sport Package 697          
Wood trim 325         0
Sunshade, rear, power 466          
Prestige Package 8,837          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 660 660 660 660
Navigation Package   1,860        
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442 1,442  
Premium II Package     2,558 2,558 1,256 1,004
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
iPod integration     349 349 349 349
Options (change) 11,575 2,475 8,335 8,335 6,935 5,115
Options (change) 10,768 2,303 7,753 7,753 6,451 4,757
Destination 875 875 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $44,950 $50,650 $40,760 $42,460 $44,660 $61,490
Total Invoice $41,870 $47,168 $37,966 $39,547 $41,593 $57,366

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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: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,613
Model Year201220122008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$44,950$50,650$40,760$42,460$44,660$61,490
Adjustments for Features-2,460-1,5600-1,175-1,450-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,490$49,090$40,760$41,285$43,210$59,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,600$0$525$2,450$18,980
Total Invoice$41,870$47,168$37,966$39,547$41,593$57,366
Adjustments for Features-2,291-1,4530-1,094-1,350-1,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,579$45,715$37,966$38,453$40,243$55,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,136$0$487$2,277$17,767

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

Model Year201220122008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
6-speed manual $150$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row$125     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200     
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Rearview camera$200     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
HD radio$50     
Surround sound$250 $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Metal pedals  $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Wood trim$300  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$3,575$2,015$3,190$3,465$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,460$1,560$0$1,175$1,450$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,291-1,4530-1,094-1,350-1,633

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

Model Year20122008
ModelA4 / S4C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length185.2 in182.3 in
Width71.9 in69.7 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested299054%
Total Not Requested250046%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested102577%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%

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