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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.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $49,885 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| Difference: $7,385 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,458 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| Difference: $6,412 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,400 | $48,590 | $63,900 | $71,900 | $46,400 |
| Base Invoice | $35,712 | $45,189 | $59,427 | $66,867 | $42,758 |
| Becker Map Pilot | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | |
| Interior Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | 2,900 | |||
| 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 |
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 400 |
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | 380 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | ||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 1,300 | 1,300 | 300 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | 250 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 500 | ||||
| Bose 215W 10 speakers | 1,000 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,950 | ||||
| Becker Map Pilot | 558 | 558 | 558 | 558 | |
| Interior Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,511 | 2,639 | |||
| 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 |
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 | 364 |
| Sunshades, second row | 354 | 354 | 353 | 353 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | ||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 1,209 | 1,209 | 273 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | 228 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 455 | ||||
| Bose 215W 10 speakers | 910 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,775 | ||||
| Options (change) | 10,560 | 7,860 | 8,900 | 6,310 | 8,450 |
| Options (change) | 9,821 | 7,310 | 8,276 | 5,867 | 7,692 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 720 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $49,885 | $57,375 | $73,725 | $79,135 | $57,270 |
| Total Invoice | $46,458 | $53,424 | $68,628 | $73,659 | $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 C300 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,560 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,300 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp 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) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 215, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $49,885 | $57,375 | $73,725 | $79,135 | $57,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,175 | -6,400 | -4,950 | -6,100 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,710 | $50,975 | $68,775 | $73,035 | $57,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,265 | $23,065 | $27,325 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $46,458 | $53,424 | $68,628 | $73,659 | $52,870 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,888 | -5,959 | -4,608 | -5,678 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,570 | $47,465 | $64,020 | $67,981 | $52,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,895 | $21,450 | $25,411 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S | 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 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | |||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | ||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,940 | $11,165 | $9,715 | $10,865 | $4,765 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,175 | $6,400 | $4,950 | $6,100 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,888 | -5,959 | -4,608 | -5,678 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2015 | 2006 |
| Model | C-Class | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 69.8 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,418 lb. | 3,550 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1600 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| 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 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 11% |
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