Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2019

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $52,120

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $7,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,045

Audi A4 / S4 S4   
Difference: $6,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062019
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC55S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $50,200
Base Invoice $50,639 $47,188
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 575
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Satellite radio 500  
Rear side airbags   350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 536
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Satellite radio 465  
Rear side airbags   326
Options (change) 2,745 925
Options (change) 2,553 862
Destination 775 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $59,270 $52,120
Total Invoice $55,267 $49,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,630
Model Year20062019
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC55S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8349hp V6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$59,270$52,120
Adjustments for Features0-6,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,270$45,310
Total Invoice$55,267$49,045
Adjustments for Features0-6,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,267$42,637

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

Model Year20062019
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC55S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power tilt adjuster, 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,740$9,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,408

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

Model Year20062019
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in111.0 in
Length178.4 in186.1 in
Width68.0 in72.5 in
Height55.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,858 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.0 ft3

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