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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: $52,515

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $8,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,922

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $7,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC250 SportC350 SportS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $41,400 $47,600
Base Invoice $32,876 $38,502 $44,268
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package 2,500    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,530 1,530  
Special order charge 250 250  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
Rear side airbags 420 420 350
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 500
Proximity key 650 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Wood trim   0  
Prestige Package     6,250
Driver Assist Package     3,250
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,250
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package 2,325    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,423 1,423  
Special order charge 250 250  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 443
Rear side airbags 391 391 325
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 466
Proximity key 605 605  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Wood trim   0  
Prestige Package     5,813
Driver Assist Package     3,023
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,163
Options (change) 16,260 13,760 12,075
Options (change) 15,141 12,816 11,233
Destination 905 905 895
Total Price $52,515 $56,065 $60,570
Total Invoice $48,922 $52,223 $56,396

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,767
Model Year201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC250 SportC350 SportS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$52,515$56,065$60,570
Adjustments for Features-315-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,200$55,200$60,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,000$0
Total Invoice$48,922$52,223$56,396
Adjustments for Features-293-8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,629$51,417$56,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,788$0

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

Model Year201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC250 SportC350 SportS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Total Value of Features$5,315$5,865$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-293-8060

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

Model Year20132013
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested140070%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested226573%
Total Not Requested85027%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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