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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,435

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4   
Difference: $9,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,520

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4   
Difference: $7,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182022
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,100 $73,700 $51,900
Base Invoice $61,473 $68,541 $48,787
Advanced Lighting Package 1,050 1,050  
AMG Leather Package 2,590    
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625  
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 595
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700 700 995
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990  
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
S Sport Package     2,500
Premium Plus Package     3,600
Warm Weather Package     700
Prestige Package     4,700
Rear side airbags     350
Advanced Lighting Package 977 977  
AMG Leather Package 2,409    
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581  
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 560
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651 651 936
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921  
Sunshades, second row 353 353  
S Sport Package     2,351
Premium Plus Package     3,384
Warm Weather Package     659
Prestige Package     4,419
Rear side airbags     329
Options (change) 8,595 6,005 13,440
Options (change) 7,995 5,586 12,638
Destination 995 995 1,095
Total Price $75,690 $80,700 $66,435
Total Invoice $70,463 $75,122 $62,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,023
Model Year201820182022
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8503hp V8349hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$75,690$80,700$66,435
Adjustments for Features0-700-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,690$80,000$62,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,310$0
Total Invoice$70,463$75,122$62,520
Adjustments for Features0-652-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,463$74,470$58,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,007$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year201820182022
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Evasive maneuver assist  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Turn assist  $25
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$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 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Alexa integration  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition  $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic light information  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Predictive efficiency assist  $0
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,690$5,390$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-652-4,080

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20182022
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in111.0 in
Length184.5 in187.5 in
Width71.3 in72.7 in
Height56.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
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 mirrors50Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested167535%
Total Not Requested315065%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested195065%
Total Not Requested105035%

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