Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2010 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2018

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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: $56,300

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $16,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,431

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $15,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,350 $51,400
Base Invoice $53,336 $47,802
Seating Package 3,030  
Premium 2 Package 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575
Rearview camera 450  
iPod integration 375  
Rear side airbags 410 350
Proximity key 1,130  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Carbon fiber trim 2,550 500
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000  
S Sport Package   2,500
Seating Package 2,818  
Premium 2 Package 1,302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 536
Rearview camera 418  
iPod integration 349  
Rear side airbags 381 326
Proximity key 1,051  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Carbon fiber trim 2,372 466
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860  
S Sport Package   2,326
Options (change) 12,715 3,925
Options (change) 11,825 3,654
Destination 875 975
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $73,040 $56,300
Total Invoice $68,136 $52,431

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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: $21,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,254
Model Year20102018
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$73,040$56,300
Adjustments for Features0-4,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,040$51,415
Total Invoice$68,136$52,431
Adjustments for Features0-4,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,136$47,882

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

Model Year20102018
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$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
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,790$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,549

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

Model Year20102018
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 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, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation systemNo
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic informationNo
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integrationYes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested340100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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