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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: $60,650

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $16,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,100 $75,700 $47,300
designo Package 3,100 500  
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200  
Carbon fiber trim 975 975 500
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 475
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   850  
Prestige Package     6,700
Audi Drive Select Package     3,950
Rear side airbags     350
designo Package 2,883 465  
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046  
Carbon fiber trim 907 907 466
Sunshades, second row 353 353  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 466
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 443
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   791  
Prestige Package     6,232
Audi Drive Select Package     3,673
Rear side airbags     325
Options (change) 7,815 6,065 12,475
Options (change) 7,268 5,641 11,605
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $76,910 $82,760 $60,650

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,976
Model Year202020202012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8503hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$76,910$82,760$60,650
Adjustments for Features-1,065-1,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,845$80,995$60,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$0

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

Model Year202020202012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA4 / S4
TrimAMG C63AMG C63 SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge$75$75 
Chronometer$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
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 
Metal pedals$75$75 
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,040$7,740$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$1,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-114-1420

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

Model Year20202012
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 AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested169060%
Total Not Requested115040%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%

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