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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: $51,075

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $6,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920192006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,400 $55,250 $67,000 $74,600 $46,400
AMG Line 2,175        
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625  
Leather Seating Package 1,950        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 450
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 400
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 500       500
Heated front seats 580        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380  
Satellite radio 460        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620      
Carbon fiber trim   975 975 975 300
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700      
AMG Leather Package     2,590    
Premium Package         2,900
Tire-pressure monitor         250
Bluetooth cell phone link         500
Bose 215W 10 speakers         1,000
Navigation system         1,950
Rear side airbags         350
AMG Line 2,023        
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581  
Leather Seating Package 1,814        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 410
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 364
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 465       455
Heated front seats 539        
Sunshades, second row 354 354 353 353  
Satellite radio 428        
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507      
Carbon fiber trim   907 907 907 273
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651      
AMG Leather Package     2,409    
Premium Package         2,639
Tire-pressure monitor         228
Bluetooth cell phone link         455
Bose 215W 10 speakers         910
Navigation system         1,775
Rear side airbags         319
Options (change) 8,680 6,310 5,730 3,990 8,600
Options (change) 8,074 5,870 5,329 3,711 7,828
Destination 995 995 995 995 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $51,075 $62,555 $73,725 $79,585 $57,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,628
Model Year20192019201920192006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8340hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9T9M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$51,075$62,555$73,725$79,585$57,420
Adjustments for Features-2,600-5,700-4,850-5,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,475$56,855$68,875$74,035$57,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,380$20,400$25,560$0

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

Model Year20192019201920192006
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
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$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player$125$125$125$125 
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 
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$75 
Chronometer $100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers    $50
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 
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Wood trim$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$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$6,665$9,765$8,915$9,615$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$5,700$4,850$5,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-462-626-416-3280

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

Model Year20192006
ModelC-ClassA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in104.3 in
Length184.5 in180.6 in
Width71.3 in69.8 in
Height56.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested47546%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested190089%
Total Not Requested22511%

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