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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: $54,670

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $21,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,908

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $19,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $47,600
Base Invoice $54,126 $44,268
Multimedia Package 3,350  
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Lighting Package 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Rear side airbags 420 350
Proximity key 1,140 550
Rearview camera 460  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 500
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000  
Navigation Package   3,050
Active rear differential   1,250
Multimedia Package 3,115  
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Lighting Package 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 443
Rear side airbags 391 325
Proximity key 1,060 511
Rearview camera 428  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 466
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860  
Navigation Package   2,837
Active rear differential   1,163
Options (change) 14,695 6,175
Options (change) 13,666 5,745
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $75,870 $54,670
Total Invoice $70,767 $50,908

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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: $20,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,145
Model Year20112013
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)450, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$75,870$54,670
Adjustments for Features-7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,105$54,670
Total Invoice$70,767$50,908
Adjustments for Features-7140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,053$50,908

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

Model Year20112013
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 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,865$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7140

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

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

Model Year20112013
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length182.3 in185.1 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,510 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested86552%
Total Not Requested80048%
AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested91562%
Total Not Requested55038%

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