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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,940

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $19,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,577

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $18,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA7
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930 $59,250
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805 $55,103
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 970  
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 475
Wood trim 325 325 0 0  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 350
Proximity key 650 650 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 700 700 700    
AMG Leather Package       3,090  
Audi Side Assist Package         500
Sport Package         1,000
Prestige Package         6,330
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 902  
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 443
Wood trim 302 302 0 0  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 325
Proximity key 605 605 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 651 651 651    
AMG Leather Package       2,874  
Audi Side Assist Package         467
Sport Package         930
Prestige Package         5,887
Options (change) 13,265 13,265 10,140 10,780 8,655
Options (change) 12,338 12,338 9,432 10,027 8,052
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $48,940 $52,160 $51,590 $72,285 $68,780
Total Invoice $45,577 $48,572 $48,042 $67,407 $64,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,614
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA7
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$48,940$52,160$51,590$72,285$68,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,7000-400-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,940$50,460$51,590$71,885$65,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,650$22,945$0
Total Invoice$45,577$48,572$48,042$67,407$64,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,5830-373-2,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,577$46,989$48,042$67,034$61,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,465$21,457$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A7

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA7
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250 
Power liftgate    $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat    $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player    $125
Handwriting recognition    $200
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration    $100
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Cornering lights    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,640$5,340$3,640$4,040$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$0$400$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,5830-373-2,839

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A7

Model Year20122012
ModelC-ClassA7
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in114.7 in
Length180.7 in195.6 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height56.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.456.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 3.0T

Audi Side Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/40YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested254060%
Total Not Requested172540%

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