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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: $58,725

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $18,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,681

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $17,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC63 AMGS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $48,400
Base Invoice $54,805 $45,012
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lane departure warning 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Rear side airbags 420 350
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Proximity key 650  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 500
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Prestige Package   5,900
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Active rear differential   1,100
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lane departure warning 791  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 511
Rear side airbags 391 325
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Proximity key 605  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 466
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Prestige Package   5,488
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 15,400 9,400
Options (change) 14,324 8,744
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $76,905 $58,725
Total Invoice $71,704 $54,681

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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: $18,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,056
Model Year20122015
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, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$76,905$58,725
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,905$58,690
Total Invoice$71,704$54,681
Adjustments for Features0-33
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,704$54,648

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

Model Year20122015
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,515$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-33

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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 Year20122015
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length180.7 in185.1 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested184075%
Total Not Requested62525%

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