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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: $58,345

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $18,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,329

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $17,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelA4 / S4C-Class
TrimS4 3.0TC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,930
Base Invoice $44,734 $54,805
Prestige Package 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Carbon fiber trim 500 2,590
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Active rear differential 1,100  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Lane departure warning   850
Proximity key   650
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Prestige Package 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 669
Rear side airbags 325 391
Carbon fiber trim 466 2,409
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930  
Active rear differential 1,024  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Lane departure warning   791
Proximity key   605
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 9,350 15,400
Options (change) 8,700 14,324
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $58,345 $76,905
Total Invoice $54,329 $71,704

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,454
Model Year20142012
ModelA4 / S4C-Class
TrimS4 3.0TC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$58,345$76,905
Adjustments for Features-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,260$76,905
Total Invoice$54,329$71,704
Adjustments for Features-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,250$71,704

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

Model Year20142012
ModelA4 / S4C-Class
TrimS4 3.0TC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-790

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

Model Year20142012
ModelA4 / S4C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length185.1 in180.7 in
Width71.9 in69.7 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,510 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 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested184064%
Total Not Requested102536%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
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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