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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: $56,785

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $22,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,876

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $20,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8S8C300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $38,400 $48,590
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $35,712 $45,189
Premium Package 3,275 2,800 2,700  
Satellite radio 550 550    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Driver Assistance Package   1,400 2,800 2,800
Heated steering wheel   300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,900    
Becker Map Pilot     600 600
Sport Package     2,500  
Interior Package     2,300 2,300
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,190 1,190
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear side airbags     420 420
Special order charge     250 250
Power trunk closer     250 250
Sunshades, second row     380 380
Sunshade, rear, power     440 440
Rearview camera     460 460
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Premium Package 3,045 2,605 2,511  
Satellite radio 490 501    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396      
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953    
Driver Assistance Package   1,303 2,604 2,604
Heated steering wheel   281    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,558    
Becker Map Pilot     558 558
Sport Package     2,325  
Interior Package     2,139 2,139
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,107 1,107
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Rear side airbags     391 391
Special order charge     233 233
Power trunk closer     233 233
Sunshades, second row     354 354
Sunshade, rear, power     409 409
Rearview camera     428 428
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 7,425 12,050 17,460 12,260
Options (change) 6,884 11,201 16,239 11,403
Destination 775 775 925 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $78,890 $108,225 $56,785 $61,775
Total Invoice $73,400 $100,847 $52,876 $57,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,898
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8S8C300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10241hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$78,890$108,225$56,785$61,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-2,550-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,890$106,325$54,235$57,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,435$0$3,290
Total Invoice$73,400$100,847$52,876$57,517
Adjustments for Features0-1,770-2,374-3,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,400$99,077$50,502$53,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,677$0$3,058

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

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8S8C300C400
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,275$9,175$9,825$11,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$2,550$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,770-2,374-3,957

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

Model Year20082015
ModelA8 / S8C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in111.8 in
Length199.3 in184.5 in
Width74.6 in71.3 in
Height56.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
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
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%

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