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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: $43,325

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $32,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,360

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $30,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC63 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $35,500 $48,400
Base Invoice $54,126 $33,017 $45,012
AMG Leather Package 3,030    
Lighting Package 985    
Multimedia Package 3,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550
Rear side airbags 420 350 350
Rearview camera 460    
Proximity key 1,140    
Carbon fiber trim 2,590   500
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000    
Technology Package   2,900 2,900
Premium Plus Package   2,100  
Sport Package   1,000  
Active rear differential     1,100
AMG Leather Package 2,818    
Lighting Package 916    
Multimedia Package 3,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 511 511
Rear side airbags 391 325 325
Rearview camera 428    
Proximity key 1,060    
Carbon fiber trim 2,409   466
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860    
Technology Package   2,698 2,698
Premium Plus Package   1,954  
Sport Package   930  
Active rear differential     1,024
Options (change) 14,695 6,900 5,400
Options (change) 13,666 6,418 5,024
Destination 875 925 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $75,870 $43,325 $54,725
Total Invoice $70,767 $40,360 $50,961

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,481
Model Year201120152015
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC63 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$75,870$43,325$54,725
Adjustments for Features-2,0650-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,805$43,325$53,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,900
Total Invoice$70,767$40,360$50,961
Adjustments for Features-1,9260-1,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,841$40,360$49,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,204

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

Model Year201120152015
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC63 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$200
Total Value of Features$5,315$3,250$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9260-1,397

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

Model Year20112015
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested97567%
Total Not Requested47533%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%

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