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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: $44,550

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,493

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $1,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA4
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $37,300
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $34,690
Premium 2 Package 3,700 1,400  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575
iPod integration 375 375  
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590  
Rear side airbags 410 410 350
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650  
Proximity key 1,130 1,130  
Premium Plus Package     3,800
Sport Plus Package     3,400
Premium 2 Package 3,441 1,302  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 536
iPod integration 349 349  
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479  
Rear side airbags 381 381 326
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604  
Proximity key 1,051 1,051  
Premium Plus Package     3,534
Sport Plus Package     3,162
Options (change) 10,075 7,775 8,125
Options (change) 9,370 7,231 7,558
Destination 875 875 950
Total Price $44,550 $48,400 $46,375
Total Invoice $41,493 $45,074 $43,198

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,799
Model Year201020102017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA4
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionM6T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$44,550$48,400$46,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,550$46,950$41,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0
Total Invoice$41,493$45,074$43,198
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-4,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,493$43,724$38,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,231$0

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

Model Year201020102017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA4
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,240$3,690$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-4,504

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

Model Year20102017
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 2 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested200075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Premium 2 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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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 mirrors50No
245/40HR18 tires400No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested112535%
Total Not Requested212565%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
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 Requested92536%
Total Not Requested165064%

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