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Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,940

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $36,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,577

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $33,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012201220122012
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 PerformanceC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,900 $108,900 $129,000 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $77,098 $101,278 $119,970 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 420 420 420 420
Carbon fiber trim 500           2,590
Wood trim, alternative type   1,300 1,300        
Multimedia Package       2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package       1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
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
Rear spoiler       300 300    
Proximity key       650 650 650 650
Wood trim       325 325 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       700 700 700  
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags 325 325 325 391 391 391 391
Carbon fiber trim 467           2,409
Wood trim, alternative type   1,210 1,210        
Multimedia Package       2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package       1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
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
Rear spoiler       279 279    
Proximity key       605 605 605 605
Wood trim       302 302 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       651 651 651  
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Options (change) 1,425 2,225 2,225 13,265 13,265 10,140 13,370
Options (change) 1,328 2,071 2,071 12,338 12,338 9,432 12,436
Destination 925 925 925 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $85,250 $112,050 $132,150 $48,940 $52,160 $51,590 $74,875
Total Invoice $79,351 $104,274 $122,966 $45,577 $48,572 $48,042 $69,816

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,436
Model Year2016201620162012201220122012
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 PerformanceC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine450hp V8560hp V8605hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19275/35-20275/30-21225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$85,250$112,050$132,150$48,940$52,160$51,590$74,875
Adjustments for Features-5,735-6,785-10,7600-1,7000-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,515$105,265$121,390$48,940$50,460$51,590$74,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,750$41,875$0$1,520$2,650$25,635
Total Invoice$79,351$104,274$122,966$45,577$48,572$48,042$69,816
Adjustments for Features-5,338-6,314-10,0120-1,5830-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,013$97,960$112,954$45,577$46,989$48,042$69,536
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,947$38,941$0$1,412$2,465$23,959

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Features Comparison: Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2016201620162012201220122012
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 PerformanceC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD   $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100    
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300    
Power liftgate$350$350$350    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000    
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Second-row low console$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250    
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150      
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500    
Raised top speed limiter  $0    
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0    
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)  $100    
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100    
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200    
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150    
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer      $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350    
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200     $200
Door sill trim plates      $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
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
Wood trim   $300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500     
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000     
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200    
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers, multi-mode  $1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$10,050$11,100$15,075$4,315$6,015$4,315$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,735$6,785$10,760$0$1,700$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,338-6,314-10,0120-1,5830-280

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20162012
ModelA7 / S7 / RS7C-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in108.7 in
Length196.2 in180.7 in
Width75.2 in69.7 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.0 ft312.4 ft3

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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%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

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%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

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%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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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