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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,685 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $9,585 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,429 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $8,441 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $35,350 | $38,950 | $41,400 | $59,800 | $46,400 |
| Base Invoice | $32,876 | $36,224 | $38,502 | $55,614 | $42,758 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 450 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 | 350 |
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | 350 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 440 | 440 | 440 | 400 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | ||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,590 | 300 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,900 | ||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | 250 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 500 | ||||
| Bose 215W 10 speakers | 1,000 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 410 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 | 319 |
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | 391 | 391 | 319 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 409 | 409 | 409 | 364 | |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | ||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,409 | 273 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,639 | ||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | 228 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 455 | ||||
| Bose 215W 10 speakers | 910 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,775 | ||||
| Options (change) | 11,430 | 11,430 | 8,630 | 11,870 | 8,450 |
| Options (change) | 10,648 | 10,648 | 8,044 | 11,040 | 7,692 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 720 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $47,685 | $51,285 | $50,935 | $74,275 | $57,270 |
| Total Invoice | $44,429 | $47,777 | $47,451 | $69,259 | $52,870 |
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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: $10,975 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,736 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 451hp V8 | 340hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 215, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $47,685 | $51,285 | $50,935 | $74,275 | $57,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,390 | -3,240 | -1,740 | -1,765 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,295 | $48,045 | $49,195 | $72,510 | $57,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,750 | $2,900 | $26,215 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $44,429 | $47,777 | $47,451 | $69,259 | $52,870 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,295 | -3,018 | -1,621 | -1,646 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,134 | $44,759 | $45,830 | $67,613 | $52,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,625 | $2,696 | $24,479 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | C63 AMG | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | $200 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,655 | $6,505 | $5,005 | $5,030 | $3,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,390 | $3,240 | $1,740 | $1,765 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,295 | -3,018 | -1,621 | -1,646 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 69.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,550 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 39% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4
| Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 6% |
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