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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: $49,625

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $220

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,222

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelA4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA4 2.0TC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $34,690 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Premium Plus Package 3,800        
Technology Package 3,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350        
Sport Plus Package 3,400        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050
Premium 1 Package   1,250      
Leather Seating Package   1,950      
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Heated front seats   580      
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Premium Plus Package 3,534        
Technology Package 3,024        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 670 670 670 670
Rear side airbags 326        
Sport Plus Package 3,162        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 1,767 977 977
Premium 1 Package   1,163      
Leather Seating Package   1,814      
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Heated front seats   539      
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Options (change) 11,375 8,600 6,440 6,560 3,970
Options (change) 10,582 7,999 5,990 6,102 3,693
Destination 950 995 995 995 995
Total Price $49,625 $49,845 $60,835 $73,655 $78,665
Total Invoice $46,222 $46,427 $56,647 $68,570 $73,229

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,868
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelA4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA4 2.0TC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionS7T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$49,625$49,845$60,835$73,655$78,665
Adjustments for Features-1,7850-2,625-1,675-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,840$49,845$58,210$71,980$76,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,365$22,135$26,445
Total Invoice$46,222$46,427$56,647$68,570$73,229
Adjustments for Features-1,6630-2,444-1,559-2,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,559$46,427$54,203$67,011$71,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,776$20,584$24,591

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

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelA4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA4 2.0TC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Vehicle exit assist$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Aux input$50    
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,300$4,515$7,140$6,190$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$0$2,625$1,675$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6630-2,444-1,559-2,211

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

Model Year20172018
ModelA4C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.8 in
Length186.1 in184.5 in
Width72.5 in71.3 in
Height56.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights-250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested132553%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested154076%
Total Not Requested47524%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested117546%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-500-1000%
Total Not Requested5501100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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