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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: $46,950

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $7,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,400 $55,950 $68,100 $75,700 $31,000 $40,400
Leather Seating Package 1,950          
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050          
Multimedia Package 2,200          
AMG Line 2,175          
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380    
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 500 500
Heated front seats 580          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 475 475
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850    
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620        
AMG Leather Package     2,590      
Sport Package         1,450 1,450
Prestige Package         7,350 3,350
Adaptive cruise control         2,100 2,100
Navigation system         2,500 2,500
Rear side airbags         350 350
Wood trim         400 400
Leather Seating Package 1,814          
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837          
Multimedia Package 2,046          
AMG Line 2,023          
Sunshades, second row 354 354 353 353    
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 466 466
Heated front seats 539          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 443 443
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791    
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507        
AMG Leather Package     2,409      
Sport Package         1,348 1,348
Prestige Package         6,835 3,119
Adaptive cruise control         1,953 1,953
Navigation system         2,326 2,326
Rear side airbags         325 325
Wood trim         373 373
Options (change) 12,345 4,635 4,755 3,015 15,125 11,125
Options (change) 11,483 4,312 4,422 2,804 14,069 10,353
Destination 995 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $54,740 $61,580 $73,850 $79,710 $46,950 $52,350

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,120
Model Year202020202020202020092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8211hp I4265hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9CVT-8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$54,740$61,580$73,850$79,710$46,950$52,350
Adjustments for Features-3,615-4,050-3,400-4,1000-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,125$57,530$70,450$75,610$46,950$50,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,405$19,325$24,485$0$3,700

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

Model Year202020202020202020092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700   $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850     
Cruise control $150$150$150  
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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150     
Collision preparation system, rear$100     
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200     
Lane keeping assist$400     
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50     
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$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$250
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0     
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0     
Handwriting recognition$200     
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15     
Navigation map updates, three years$0     
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 + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge $75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,080$8,515$7,865$8,565$4,465$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$4,050$3,400$4,100$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-824-349-249-1950-1,583

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

Model Year20202009
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 Weight3,473 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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

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%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested65028%
Total Not Requested170072%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested35034%
Total Not Requested67566%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
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%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
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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