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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: $5,810 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,966 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | ||||||
| Difference: $5,409 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 |
| 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 | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,600 | $33,300 | $36,900 | $53,800 | $32,500 | $47,600 |
| Base Invoice | $29,388 | $30,969 | $34,317 | $50,034 | $30,227 | $44,268 |
| Multimedia Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| Premium II Package | 2,750 | 2,750 | 1,350 | 1,080 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1,550 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | 475 | 475 |
| iPod integration | 375 | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| S Line Plus Package | 2,950 | |||||
| Prestige Package | 9,750 | |||||
| Navigation Package | 3,050 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,250 | |||||
| Active rear differential | 1,250 | |||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | ||
| Premium II Package | 2,558 | 2,558 | 1,256 | 1,004 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,442 | 1,442 | 1,442 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 660 | 660 | 660 | 443 | 443 |
| iPod integration | 349 | 349 | 349 | 349 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| S Line Plus Package | 2,743 | |||||
| Prestige Package | 9,067 | |||||
| Navigation Package | 2,837 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,163 | |||||
| Active rear differential | 1,163 | |||||
| Options (change) | 8,335 | 8,335 | 6,935 | 5,115 | 13,175 | 6,025 |
| Options (change) | 7,753 | 7,753 | 6,451 | 4,757 | 12,253 | 5,606 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 875 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $40,760 | $42,460 | $44,660 | $61,490 | $46,570 | $54,520 |
| Total Invoice | $37,966 | $39,547 | $41,593 | $57,366 | $43,375 | $50,769 |
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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: $3,525 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,281 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 |
| 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 | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 211hp I4 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | CVT-8 | M6 |
| 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 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $40,760 | $42,460 | $44,660 | $61,490 | $46,570 | $54,520 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,175 | -1,450 | -1,750 | -2,285 | -3,485 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,760 | $41,285 | $43,210 | $59,740 | $44,285 | $51,035 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $525 | $2,450 | $18,980 | $0 | $6,750 |
| Total Invoice | $37,966 | $39,547 | $41,593 | $57,366 | $43,375 | $50,769 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,094 | -1,350 | -1,633 | -2,128 | -3,245 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,966 | $38,453 | $40,243 | $55,733 | $41,247 | $47,524 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $487 | $2,277 | $17,767 | $0 | $6,277 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 |
| 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 | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $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 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,015 | $3,190 | $3,465 | $3,765 | $4,300 | $5,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,175 | $1,450 | $1,750 | $2,285 | $3,485 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,094 | -1,350 | -1,633 | -2,128 | -3,245 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 185.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 3,510 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
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 52% |
| 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 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 52% |
| 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 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 25% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 52% |
| 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 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 40% |
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 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 52% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| S Line Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 400 | No |
| 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? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 250 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2515 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 3025 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Active rear differential | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 51% |
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