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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: $37,835

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $2,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,842

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $2,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $53,800 $28,240 $34,490 $46,400
Base Invoice $29,388 $34,317 $50,034 $26,043 $31,811 $42,758
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350 1,080      
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 450 450 450
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550        
Wood trim     0 400    
Technology Package       1,275 1,275  
Sunroof       1,400 1,000  
Premium Package       1,850 1,050 2,900
Headlight washers       150 150  
Tire-pressure monitor       250 250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)       250 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link       500 500 500
Navigation system       1,950 1,950 1,950
Sunshade, rear, power       400 400 400
Bose 215W 10 speakers           1,000
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256 1,004      
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 410 410 410
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442        
Wood trim     0 364    
Technology Package       1,160 1,160  
Sunroof       1,274 910  
Premium Package       1,684 956 2,639
Headlight washers       137 137  
Tire-pressure monitor       228 228 228
Sport suspension (upgrade)       228 228  
Bluetooth cell phone link       455 455 455
Navigation system       1,775 1,775 1,775
Sunshade, rear, power       364 364 364
Bose 215W 10 speakers           910
Options (change) 7,960 6,560 4,740 8,875 7,275 7,450
Options (change) 7,404 6,102 4,408 8,079 6,623 6,781
Destination 825 825 875 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 1,700
Total Price $40,385 $44,285 $61,115 $37,835 $42,485 $56,270
Total Invoice $37,617 $41,244 $57,017 $34,842 $39,154 $51,959

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,761
Model Year200820082008200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7M6CVT-7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12150, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$40,385$44,285$61,115$37,835$42,485$56,270
Adjustments for Features-15-1,465-1,8650-950-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,370$42,820$59,250$37,835$41,535$54,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$18,880$0$3,700$16,335
Total Invoice$37,617$41,244$57,017$34,842$39,154$51,959
Adjustments for Features-14-1,364-1,7400-876-1,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,603$39,880$55,277$34,842$38,278$50,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$17,674$0$3,436$15,178

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

Model Year200820082008200620062006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Rear spoiler $200$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Media drive$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200$200  $200
Surround sound$250$250$250   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100   
Compass   $0$0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$1,680$3,130$3,530$1,665$2,615$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$1,465$1,865$0$950$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-14-1,364-1,7400-876-1,939

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

Model Year20082006
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in180.6 in
Width69.7 in69.8 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested202589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested107581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested74048%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested102568%
Total Not Requested47532%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested72560%
Total Not Requested47540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested162579%
Total Not Requested42521%

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