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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: $44,500

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $5,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,446

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $5,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $50,800 $65,250 $73,250 $31,000 $40,400
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $47,244 $60,683 $68,123 $28,830 $37,572
Blind spot warning system 550 550          
Interior Package 2,880 2,880 2,150        
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220 1,520        
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600 600 600 600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 475 475
Wood trim 325 325 325 325 0 400 400
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 440 500 500
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 380    
Rearview camera 460 460 460 460 460    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
AMG Leather Package       2,590      
Sport Package           1,450 1,450
Prestige Package           7,350 3,350
Navigation system           2,500 2,500
Blind spot warning system 512 512          
Interior Package 2,678 2,678 2,000        
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065 1,414        
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558 558 558 558    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 443 443
Wood trim 302 302 302 302 0 373 373
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 409 466 466
Sunshades, second row 354 354 354 353 353    
Rearview camera 428 428 428 428 428    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
AMG Leather Package       2,409      
Sport Package           1,348 1,348
Prestige Package           6,835 3,119
Navigation system           2,326 2,326
Options (change) 10,055 10,055 8,075 6,995 4,080 12,675 8,675
Options (change) 9,351 9,351 7,510 6,504 3,793 11,791 8,075
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,930 $52,427 $59,800 $73,170 $78,255 $44,500 $49,900
Total Invoice $46,500 $48,539 $55,679 $68,112 $72,841 $41,446 $46,472

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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: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,097
Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8211hp I4265hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7CVT-8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$49,930$52,427$59,800$73,170$78,255$44,500$49,900
Adjustments for Features-3,175-4,700-5,850-4,500-5,6500-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,755$47,727$53,950$68,670$72,605$44,500$48,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$7,195$21,915$25,850$0$3,700
Total Invoice$46,500$48,539$55,679$68,112$72,841$41,446$46,472
Adjustments for Features-2,957-4,351-5,447-4,189-5,2590-1,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,543$44,188$50,232$63,923$67,582$41,446$44,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$6,689$20,380$24,039$0$3,443

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC300C350eC450 AMGAMG C63AMG C63 SA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0 $0$0  
AWD  $1700   $1700
FWD     $0 
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100     
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40$40
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration     $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
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$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,690$9,215$10,365$9,015$10,165$4,515$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$4,700$5,850$4,500$5,650$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,957-4,351-5,447-4,189-5,2590-1,583

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

Model Year20162009
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in110.6 in
Length184.5 in185.2 in
Width71.3 in71.9 in
Height56.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C450 AMG

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested255064%
Total Not Requested144036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

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