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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: $64,445

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $17,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,007

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $16,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,200 $72,800 $51,400
Base Invoice $60,636 $67,704 $47,802
Premium 4 Package 5,700 5,700  
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700 700 995
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450  
designo Package 3,100 500  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990  
Carbon fiber trim 975 975 500
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Driver Assistance Package     1,800
Prestige Package     4,400
S Sport Package     2,500
Warm Weather Package     950
Rear side airbags     350
Premium 4 Package 5,301 5,301  
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651 651 926
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419  
designo Package 2,883 465  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921  
Carbon fiber trim 907 907 466
Sunshades, second row 353 353  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Driver Assistance Package     1,674
Prestige Package     4,092
S Sport Package     2,326
Warm Weather Package     884
Rear side airbags     326
Options (change) 15,585 12,985 12,070
Options (change) 14,495 12,077 11,230
Destination 925 925 975
Total Price $81,710 $86,710 $64,445
Total Invoice $76,056 $80,706 $60,007

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,547
Model Year201720172018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8503hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$81,710$86,710$64,445
Adjustments for Features0-700-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,710$86,010$63,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$0
Total Invoice$76,056$80,706$60,007
Adjustments for Features0-652-498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,056$80,054$59,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,998$0

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

Model Year201720172018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0 
Evasive maneuver assist  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Turn assist  $25
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Predictive efficiency assist  $0
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,015$8,715$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-652-498

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

Model Year20172018
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in111.0 in
Length184.5 in186.1 in
Width71.3 in72.5 in
Height56.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested234065%
Total Not Requested127535%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
LED tail lights0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested384075%
Total Not Requested127525%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested194076%
Total Not Requested60024%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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