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Audi A4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,575

Audi A4 A4 2.0T ultra   
Difference: $3,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,526

Audi A4 A4 2.0T ultra   
Difference: $3,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012201220122012
ModelA4A4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $37,300 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $32,458 $34,690 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Sport Package 750          
Premium Plus Package 3,800 3,800        
Technology Package 3,250 3,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 350 420 420 420 420
Sport Plus Package   3,400        
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    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Lane departure warning     850 850 850 850
Proximity key     650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660 660
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Sport Package 698          
Premium Plus Package 3,534 3,534        
Technology Package 3,024 3,024        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags 326 326 391 391 391 391
Sport Plus Package   3,162        
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    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Lane departure warning     791 791 791 791
Proximity key     605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614 614
Wood trim         0 0
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Options (change) 8,725 11,375 12,600 12,600 10,100 11,440
Options (change) 8,118 10,582 11,720 11,720 9,395 10,641
Destination 950 950 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $44,575 $49,625 $48,275 $51,495 $51,550 $72,945
Total Invoice $41,526 $46,222 $44,959 $47,954 $48,005 $68,021

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T ultra
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,026
Model Year201720172012201220122012
ModelA4A4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I4252hp I4201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19450, 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$44,575$49,625$48,275$51,495$51,550$72,945
Adjustments for Features-1,710-3,2850-1,700-400-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,865$46,340$48,275$49,795$51,150$72,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,475$0$1,520$2,875$23,770
Total Invoice$41,526$46,222$44,959$47,954$48,005$68,021
Adjustments for Features-1,593-3,0600-1,583-372-839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,933$43,162$44,959$46,371$47,633$67,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,229$0$1,412$2,674$22,223

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

Model Year201720172012201220122012
ModelA4A4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Vehicle exit assist$25$25    
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    
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player, remote$100$100    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
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    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim  $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$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 
Active steering $1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,925$7,500$4,215$5,915$4,615$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$3,285$0$1,700$400$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,593-3,0600-1,583-372-839

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

Model Year20172012
ModelA4C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in108.7 in
Length186.1 in180.7 in
Width72.5 in69.7 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T ultra

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested177555%
Total Not Requested147545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested109054%
Total Not Requested92546%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested177555%
Total Not Requested147545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested109054%
Total Not Requested92546%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested57522%
Total Not Requested200078%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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%
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, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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%
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, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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%
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, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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