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

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

Lowest Total Price: $49,690

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $4,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,275

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $4,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 allroad
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $44,500
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $41,386
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Lane departure warning 850 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 575
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Wood trim 325 325 0 350
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 350
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660  
Navigation and Telematics Package       3,000
Premium Plus Package       2,700
Warm Weather Package       1,450
Metal pedals       240
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Lane departure warning 791 791 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 536
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Wood trim 302 302 0 326
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 326
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614  
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,790
Premium Plus Package       2,512
Warm Weather Package       1,350
Metal pedals       233
Options (change) 14,015 14,015 11,190 8,665
Options (change) 13,036 13,036 10,409 8,073
Destination 875 875 875 975
Total Price $49,690 $52,910 $52,640 $54,140
Total Invoice $46,275 $49,270 $49,019 $50,434

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 allroad 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $718
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 allroad
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$49,690$52,910$52,640$54,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-5,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,690$51,210$52,440$48,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,750$0
Total Invoice$46,275$49,270$49,019$50,434
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-4,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,275$47,687$48,833$45,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,558$0

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

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 allroad
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$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$200$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
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo cover   $75
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player, remote   $100
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,040$5,740$4,240$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-4,877

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

Model Year20122018
ModelC-ClassA4 allroad
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.7 in110.9 in
Length180.7 in187.0 in
Width69.7 in72.5 in
Height56.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.458.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

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%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

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%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 allroad 2.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested94057%
Total Not Requested70043%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested177558%
Total Not Requested130042%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25032%
Total Not Requested52568%

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