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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: $47,050

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $3,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,824

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $3,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013201320132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614
Sport Package 750          
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700        
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420 420 420
Sunshade, rear, power 500 500 440 440 440  
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    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Proximity key     650 650 650 650
Special order charge     250 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Sport Package 697          
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232        
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags 325 325 391 391 391 391
Sunshade, rear, power 466 466 409 409 409  
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    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Proximity key     605 605 605 605
Special order charge     250 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Options (change) 13,675 10,125 14,730 14,730 12,230 12,880
Options (change) 12,722 9,420 13,718 13,718 11,393 11,980
Destination 875 875 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $47,050 $58,300 $50,985 $54,585 $54,535 $75,285
Total Invoice $43,824 $54,285 $47,499 $50,847 $50,800 $70,199

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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: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,169
Model Year201220122013201320132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8M6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$47,050$58,300$50,985$54,585$54,535$75,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,690-4,540-3,240-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,050$57,300$48,295$50,045$51,295$71,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,250$0$1,750$3,000$23,625
Total Invoice$43,824$54,285$47,499$50,847$50,800$70,199
Adjustments for Features0-931-2,506-4,229-3,018-3,138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,824$53,354$44,993$46,618$47,782$67,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,530$0$1,625$2,789$22,068

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

Model Year201220122013201320132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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 collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
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
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    
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$3,500$4,500$6,190$8,040$6,740$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,690$4,540$3,240$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-931-2,506-4,229-3,018-3,138

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

Model Year20122013
ModelA4 / S4C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length185.2 in180.7 in
Width71.9 in69.7 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested431579%
Total Not Requested117521%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

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 washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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 sound250Yes
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 Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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 washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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 sound250Yes
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 Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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 washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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 washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%

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