Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2010 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2011

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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: $57,200

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $16,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,262

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $15,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,350 $47,100
Base Invoice $53,336 $43,804
Seating Package 3,030  
Premium 2 Package 1,400  
Universal Media Interface 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Rear side airbags 410 350
Rearview camera 450  
Proximity key 1,130  
Carbon fiber trim 2,550 500
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000  
Prestige Package   6,300
Active rear differential   1,100
Sunshade, rear, power   500
Seating Package 2,818  
Premium 2 Package 1,302  
Universal Media Interface 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 443
Rear side airbags 381 325
Rearview camera 418  
Proximity key 1,051  
Carbon fiber trim 2,372 466
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860  
Prestige Package   5,859
Active rear differential   1,024
Sunshade, rear, power   466
Options (change) 12,980 9,225
Options (change) 12,072 8,583
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $73,305 $57,200
Total Invoice $68,383 $53,262

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,074
Model Year20102011
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$73,305$57,200
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,255$57,200
Total Invoice$68,383$53,262
Adjustments for Features-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,336$53,262

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

Model Year20102011
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Total Value of Features$4,040$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-470

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

Model Year20102011
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length182.3 in185.2 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested72568%
Total Not Requested34032%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested135048%
Total Not Requested149052%

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