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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,870

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $2,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,907

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $2,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-Class
TrimA8S8C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $58,200
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $54,126
Premium Package 3,275 2,800  
Ski sack 175 175  
Satellite radio 550 550  
Leather door panel trim 750    
Carbon fiber trim   500 2,590
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,900  
Multimedia Package     3,350
AMG Leather Package     3,030
Lighting Package     985
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Rear side airbags     420
Rearview camera     460
Proximity key     1,140
Premium Package 3,045 2,605  
Ski sack 164 164  
Satellite radio 490 501  
Leather door panel trim 698    
Carbon fiber trim   466 2,409
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,558  
Multimedia Package     3,115
AMG Leather Package     2,818
Lighting Package     916
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669
Rear side airbags     391
Rearview camera     428
Proximity key     1,060
Options (change) 4,750 8,925 12,695
Options (change) 4,397 8,294 11,806
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100 2,100
Total Price $76,215 $105,100 $73,870
Total Invoice $70,913 $97,940 $68,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $981
Model Year200820082011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-Class
TrimA8S8C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10451hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$76,215$105,100$73,870
Adjustments for Features-3,210-4,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,005$100,340$73,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,335$0
Total Invoice$70,913$97,940$68,907
Adjustments for Features-2,987-4,4360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,926$93,504$68,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,578$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year200820082011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-Class
TrimA8S8C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200$200
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,325$8,875$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$4,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,987-4,4360

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082011
ModelA8 / S8C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in108.7 in
Length199.3 in182.3 in
Width74.6 in69.7 in
Height56.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested67545%
Total Not Requested82555%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested67545%
Total Not Requested82555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested41525%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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