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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,040

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $24,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,603

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $22,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017201720172017
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimRS4C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,910 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $62,227 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Premium Package 4,000          
Rear side airbags 350          
iPod integration 0          
designo Package   4,500 4,500 3,500 3,100 500
Upholstered instrument panel   350 350      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310 310      
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Satellite radio   460 460      
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440 440
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380 380
Rear spoiler   350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720
Premium 3 Package       4,150 2,450 2,450
Carbon fiber trim       975 975 975
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Premium Package 3,720          
Rear side airbags 325          
iPod integration 0          
designo Package   4,185 4,185 3,255 2,883 465
Upholstered instrument panel   326 326      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288 288      
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Satellite radio   428 428      
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409 409
Sunshades, second row   354 354 354 353 353
Rear spoiler   326 326      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670 670
Premium 3 Package       3,860 2,279 2,279
Carbon fiber trim       907 907 907
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Options (change) 4,350 9,615 9,615 12,345 9,545 6,945
Options (change) 4,045 8,943 8,943 11,482 8,877 6,459
Destination 775 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $74,135 $50,040 $52,547 $65,270 $75,670 $80,670
Total Invoice $69,147 $46,603 $48,652 $60,767 $70,438 $75,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,174
Model Year200820172017201720172017
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimRS4C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)215, 10?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$74,135$50,040$52,547$65,270$75,670$80,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-3,275-6,490-4,690-5,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,135$48,290$49,272$58,780$70,980$75,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$982$10,490$22,690$26,990
Total Invoice$69,147$46,603$48,652$60,767$70,438$75,088
Adjustments for Features0-1,630-3,032-6,042-4,366-5,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,147$44,973$45,620$54,725$66,072$70,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$647$9,752$21,099$25,098

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year200820172017201720172017
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimRS4C300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400  
AWD$1700  $1700  
RWD $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator  $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Power trunk closer   $350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Ski sack$50     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25   
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200  $200$200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Heated second row seats$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,490$8,240$9,765$12,980$11,180$11,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$3,275$6,490$4,690$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,630-3,032-6,042-4,366-5,017

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082017
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.8 in
Length180.6 in184.5 in
Width69.8 in71.3 in
Height56.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested177578%
Total Not Requested50022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%
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 C350e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%
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 C43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested239080%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested94061%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested169074%

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