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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,625

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,222

Audi A4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $2,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $37,300
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $34,690
Leather Seating Package 1,950        
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
AMG Line 2,175        
Premium 1 Package 1,250        
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 575
Heated front seats 580        
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Premium Plus Package         3,800
Technology Package         3,250
Sport Plus Package         3,400
Rear side airbags         350
Leather Seating Package 1,814        
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
AMG Line 2,023        
Premium 1 Package 1,163        
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 1,767 977 977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 536
Heated front seats 539        
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Premium Plus Package         3,534
Technology Package         3,024
Sport Plus Package         3,162
Rear side airbags         326
Options (change) 10,775 6,440 6,560 3,970 11,375
Options (change) 10,022 5,990 6,102 3,693 10,582
Destination 995 995 995 995 950
Total Price $52,020 $60,835 $73,655 $78,665 $49,625
Total Invoice $48,450 $56,647 $68,570 $73,229 $46,222

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,634
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8252hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$52,020$60,835$73,655$78,665$49,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-1,400-2,100-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,020$58,485$72,255$76,565$48,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,465$20,235$24,545$0
Total Invoice$48,450$56,647$68,570$73,229$46,222
Adjustments for Features0-2,188-1,303-1,955-1,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,450$54,459$67,267$71,274$44,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,009$18,817$22,824$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle exit assist    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge $75$75$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates    $100
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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 leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,715$7,065$6,115$6,815$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$1,400$2,100$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,188-1,303-1,955-1,406

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

Model Year20182017
ModelC-ClassA4
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 C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested42541%
Total Not Requested60059%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-500-1000%
Total Not Requested5501100%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
LED headlights-250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117551%
Total Not Requested112549%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested154076%
Total Not Requested47524%
Sport Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Active steering1000No
Metal pedals75Yes
245/40YR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested117549%
Total Not Requested120051%

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