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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,760 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | ||||||
| Difference: $3,740 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,966 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | ||||||
| Difference: $3,480 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | A4 2.0T | A4 3.2 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,600 | $33,300 | $36,900 | $53,800 | $31,000 | $40,400 |
| Base Invoice | $29,388 | $30,969 | $34,317 | $50,034 | $28,830 | $37,572 |
| Premium II Package | 2,750 | 2,750 | 1,350 | 1,080 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | 475 | 475 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1,550 | |||
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 400 | 400 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 7,350 | 3,350 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 2,558 | 2,558 | 1,256 | 1,004 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 443 | 443 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,442 | 1,442 | 1,442 | |||
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | 349 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 373 | 373 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,348 | 1,348 | ||||
| Prestige Package | 6,835 | 3,119 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,326 | 2,326 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 466 | 466 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,335 | 8,335 | 6,935 | 5,115 | 12,675 | 8,675 |
| Options (change) | 7,753 | 7,753 | 6,451 | 4,757 | 11,791 | 8,075 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 875 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $40,760 | $42,460 | $44,660 | $61,490 | $44,500 | $49,900 |
| Total Invoice | $37,966 | $39,547 | $41,593 | $57,366 | $41,446 | $46,472 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,422 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | A4 2.0T | A4 3.2 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 211hp I4 | 265hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | CVT-8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 505, 14 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $40,760 | $42,460 | $44,660 | $61,490 | $44,500 | $49,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,175 | -1,450 | -1,750 | -2,210 | -3,910 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,760 | $41,285 | $43,210 | $59,740 | $42,290 | $45,990 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $525 | $2,450 | $18,980 | $0 | $3,700 |
| Total Invoice | $37,966 | $39,547 | $41,593 | $57,366 | $41,446 | $46,472 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,094 | -1,350 | -1,633 | -2,058 | -3,641 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,966 | $38,453 | $40,243 | $55,733 | $39,388 | $42,831 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $487 | $2,277 | $17,767 | $0 | $3,443 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C300 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C63 AMG | A4 2.0T | A4 3.2 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 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 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $1,630 | $2,805 | $3,080 | $3,380 | $3,840 | $5,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,175 | $1,450 | $1,750 | $2,210 | $3,910 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,094 | -1,350 | -1,633 | -2,058 | -3,641 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | C-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 185.2 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 3,591 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 19% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 19% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1025 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 23% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 37% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 19% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 59% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 250 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 2290 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 59% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1450 | 85% |
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