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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: $55,600

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $19,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,775

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $18,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelA4 / S4C-ClassC-Class
TrimS4 3.0TAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,200 $65,250 $73,250
Base Invoice $45,756 $60,683 $68,123
Technology Package 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Carbon fiber trim 500 1,300 1,300
Active rear differential 1,100    
designo Package   3,090 550
Multimedia Package   2,690 2,690
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480
Technology Package 2,138    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Carbon fiber trim 466 1,209 1,209
Active rear differential 1,024    
designo Package   2,874 512
Multimedia Package   2,502 2,502
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376
Options (change) 5,475 9,280 6,740
Options (change) 5,094 8,630 6,268
Destination 925 925 925
Total Price $55,600 $75,455 $80,915
Total Invoice $51,775 $70,238 $75,316

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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: $17,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,099
Model Year201620162016
ModelA4 / S4C-ClassC-Class
TrimS4 3.0TAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$55,600$75,455$80,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,540-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,600$72,915$77,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,760
Total Invoice$51,775$70,238$75,316
Adjustments for Features0-2,364-3,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,775$67,874$72,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,426

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

Model Year201620162016
ModelA4 / S4C-ClassC-Class
TrimS4 3.0TAMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,700$8,240$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,364-3,016

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

Model Year20162016
ModelA4 / S4C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.8 in
Length185.1 in184.5 in
Width71.9 in71.3 in
Height56.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 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 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested166574%
Total Not Requested60026%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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