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

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

Lowest Total Price: $38,025

Audi A4 A4 2.0T ultra   
Difference: $435

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,434

Audi A4 A4 2.0T ultra   
Difference: $392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4A4
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $53,800 $34,900 $37,300
Base Invoice $29,388 $34,317 $50,034 $32,458 $34,690
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 575 575
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Wood trim     0 350  
Sport Package       750  
Heated front seats       500  
Premium Plus Package         3,800
Sport Plus Package         3,400
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 536 536
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Wood trim     0 326  
Sport Package       698  
Heated front seats       466  
Premium Plus Package         3,534
Sport Plus Package         3,162
Options (change) 6,035 4,635 2,815 2,175 7,775
Options (change) 5,613 4,311 2,617 2,026 7,232
Destination 825 825 875 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $38,460 $42,360 $59,190 $38,025 $46,025
Total Invoice $35,826 $39,453 $55,226 $35,434 $42,872

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T ultra
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,661
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4A4
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8190hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionM6T7T7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8180, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$38,460$42,360$59,190$38,025$46,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-1,750-2,435-6,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,460$40,910$57,440$35,590$40,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$18,980$0$4,425
Total Invoice$35,826$39,453$55,226$35,434$42,872
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,633-2,269-5,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,826$38,103$53,593$33,165$37,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$17,767$0$4,109

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

Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4A4
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD player$125$125$125  
CD player, remote   $100$100
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 $200
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer  $100  
Compass   $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Metal pedals$75$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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,640$4,090$4,390$5,075$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$1,750$2,435$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-1,633-2,269-5,598

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

Model Year20082017
ModelC-ClassA4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.0 in
Length182.3 in186.1 in
Width69.7 in72.5 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.0 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, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%

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, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T ultra

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested72522%
Total Not Requested252578%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested42517%
Total Not Requested215083%

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