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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: $41,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $53,800 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $29,388 $34,317 $50,034 $37,666 $47,802
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350 1,080    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 575 575
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Wood trim     0    
Navigation and Telematics Package       3,000 2,600
Premium Plus Package       3,200  
Sport Plus Package       3,400  
S Sport Package         2,500
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256 1,004    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 536 536
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Wood trim     0    
Navigation and Telematics Package       2,790 2,418
Premium Plus Package       2,976  
Sport Plus Package       3,162  
S Sport Package         2,326
Options (change) 8,985 7,585 5,765 10,175 5,675
Options (change) 8,357 7,055 5,361 9,464 5,280
Destination 825 825 875 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $41,410 $45,310 $62,140 $51,650 $58,050
Total Invoice $38,570 $42,197 $57,970 $48,105 $54,057

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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: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,819
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7S7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$41,410$45,310$62,140$51,650$58,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-1,750-8,285-9,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,410$43,860$60,390$43,365$48,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$18,980$0$5,625
Total Invoice$38,570$42,197$57,970$48,105$54,057
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,633-7,716-8,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,570$40,847$56,337$40,389$45,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$17,767$0$5,231

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

Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
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 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
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
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$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
Vehicle exit assist   $25$25
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler $200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player, remote   $100$100
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer  $100  
Compass   $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
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
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)   $0 
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,390$3,840$4,140$10,675$11,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$1,750$8,285$9,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-1,633-7,716-8,437

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

Model Year20082018
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
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
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%
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 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested89054%
Total Not Requested75046%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
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 Requested72521%
Total Not Requested275079%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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