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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: $64,740

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $10,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,925

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $8,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222012
ModelA4 / S4C-Class
TrimS4C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,900 $58,930
Base Invoice $48,787 $54,805
Prestige Package 4,700  
Premium Plus Package 3,600  
S Sport Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 720
Rear side airbags 350 420
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
Wood trim   0
Prestige Package 4,419  
Premium Plus Package 3,384  
S Sport Package 2,351  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560 669
Rear side airbags 329 391
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
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 11,745 13,470
Options (change) 11,043 12,529
Destination 1,095 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $64,740 $74,975
Total Invoice $60,925 $69,909

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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: $18,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,790
Model Year20222012
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$64,740$74,975
Adjustments for Features-8,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,445$74,975
Total Invoice$60,925$69,909
Adjustments for Features-7,8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,119$69,909

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

Model Year20222012
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Turn assist$25 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
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 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Alexa integration$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic light information$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Predictive efficiency assist$0 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$13,150$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8060

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

Model Year20222012
ModelA4 / S4C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in108.7 in
Length187.5 in180.7 in
Width72.7 in69.7 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 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 Volume12.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested100035%
Total Not Requested185065%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested132527%
Total Not Requested350073%
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 - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%
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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