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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: $47,400

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $3,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,149

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $3,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614 $30,227 $43,990
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500        
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440   500 500
Special order charge 250 250 250      
Wood trim 325 325 0 0 350  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970    
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 475 475
AMG Leather Package       3,090    
Adaptive cruise control         2,100 2,100
Prestige Package         9,500 6,700
Sport Package         750  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325        
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409   466 466
Special order charge 250 250 250      
Wood trim 302 302 0 0 325  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902    
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 325 325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 443 443
AMG Leather Package       2,874    
Adaptive cruise control         1,954 1,954
Prestige Package         8,837 6,232
Sport Package         697  
Options (change) 15,055 15,055 12,230 12,880 14,025 10,125
Options (change) 14,020 14,020 11,393 11,980 13,047 9,420
Destination 905 905 905 905 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $51,310 $54,910 $54,535 $75,285 $47,400 $58,300
Total Invoice $47,801 $51,149 $50,800 $70,199 $44,149 $54,285

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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: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,146
Model Year201320132013201320122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$51,310$54,910$54,535$75,285$47,400$58,300
Adjustments for Features-2,690-4,540-3,040-3,1650-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,620$50,370$51,495$72,120$47,400$57,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$2,875$23,500$0$10,100
Total Invoice$47,801$51,149$50,800$70,199$44,149$54,285
Adjustments for Features-2,506-4,229-2,832-2,9510-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,295$46,920$47,968$67,248$44,149$53,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,673$21,953$0$9,391

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

Model Year201320132013201320122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMGA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700   $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
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$225
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer   $100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$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$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,390$8,240$6,740$6,865$3,700$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$4,540$3,040$3,165$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,506-4,229-2,832-2,9510-745

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

Model Year20132012
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length180.7 in185.2 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,591 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 Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
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%
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 C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
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%
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 Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
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%
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 C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
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-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested431579%
Total Not Requested117521%
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

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