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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: $57,720

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $19,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,255

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $18,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelA4 / S4C-Class
TrimS4C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,200 $58,930
Base Invoice $47,188 $54,805
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
S Sport Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
Carbon fiber trim 500 2,590
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Lane departure warning   850
Proximity key   650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
S Sport Package 2,326  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 669
Rear side airbags 326 391
Carbon fiber trim 466 2,409
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Lane departure warning   791
Proximity key   605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 6,525 16,060
Options (change) 6,072 14,938
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $57,720 $77,565
Total Invoice $54,255 $72,318

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,302
Model Year20192012
ModelA4 / S4C-Class
TrimS4C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine349hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$57,720$77,565
Adjustments for Features-4,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,210$77,565
Total Invoice$54,255$72,318
Adjustments for Features-4,2390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,016$72,318

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

Model Year20192012
ModelA4 / S4C-Class
TrimS4C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 door panel trim$250 
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 
Total Value of Features$9,250$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2390

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

Model Year20192012
ModelA4 / S4C-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 / S4 S4

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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