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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: $48,815

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,460

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120192019
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC300 Sport SedanA4 45S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $42,000 $50,200
Base Invoice $31,611 $39,480 $47,188
Premium 1 Package 1,995    
Multimedia Package 2,700    
Lighting Package 985    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575 575
Rearview camera 460    
Heated front seats 750    
Rear side airbags 420 350 350
Proximity key 1,140    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Rear spoiler 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700    
Navigation and Telematics Package   3,000 2,600
Premium Plus Package   3,200  
Sport Plus Package   3,400  
S Sport Package     2,500
Premium 1 Package 1,855    
Multimedia Package 2,511    
Lighting Package 916    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 536 536
Rearview camera 428    
Heated front seats 698    
Rear side airbags 391 326 326
Proximity key 1,060    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Rear spoiler 279    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651    
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,790 2,418
Premium Plus Package   2,976  
Sport Plus Package   3,162  
S Sport Package     2,326
Options (change) 13,950 10,525 6,025
Options (change) 12,974 9,790 5,606
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $48,815 $53,520 $57,220
Total Invoice $45,460 $50,265 $53,789

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,638
Model Year201120192019
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC300 Sport SedanA4 45S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6248hp I4349hp V6
TransmissionM6S7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$48,815$53,520$57,220
Adjustments for Features0-6,860-7,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,815$46,660$49,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,125
Total Invoice$45,460$50,265$53,789
Adjustments for Features0-6,443-6,989
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,460$43,822$46,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,978

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

Model Year201120192019
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC300 Sport SedanA4 45S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$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 $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$2,740$9,600$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,860$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,443-6,989

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

Model Year20112019
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 C300 Sport Sedan

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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 / S4 A4 45

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested89054%
Total Not Requested75046%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested92527%
Total Not Requested255073%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested92536%
Total Not Requested165064%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested69050%
Total Not Requested70050%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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