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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: $55,135

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $22,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,342

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $21,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8S8C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $39,500 $46,050
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $36,735 $42,827
Premium Package 3,275 2,800    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500      
Heated steering wheel 300 300 250 250
Satellite radio 550 550    
Leather door panel trim 750      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,190  
Premium 3 Package     5,400 5,400
designo Package     4,500 4,500
Upholstered instrument panel     350 350
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Sunshade, rear, power     440 440
Sunshades, second row     380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Premium Package 3,045 2,605    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396      
Heated steering wheel 281 281 233 233
Satellite radio 490 501    
Leather door panel trim 698      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,107  
Premium 3 Package     5,022 5,022
designo Package     4,185 4,185
Upholstered instrument panel     326 326
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Sunshade, rear, power     409 409
Sunshades, second row     354 354
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Options (change) 6,375 3,650 14,710 13,520
Options (change) 5,910 3,387 13,682 12,575
Destination 775 775 925 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 -4,043
Total Price $77,840 $99,825 $55,135 $56,452
Total Invoice $72,426 $93,033 $51,342 $52,284

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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: $23,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,494
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8S8C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$77,840$99,825$55,135$56,452
Adjustments for Features0-150-440-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,840$99,675$54,695$55,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,835$0$1,192
Total Invoice$72,426$93,033$51,342$52,284
Adjustments for Features0-140-410-523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,426$92,893$50,932$51,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,467$0$829

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

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8S8C300C350e
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  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
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 warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
6 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel 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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
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
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,075$7,225$7,515$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$440$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-410-523

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

Model Year20082017
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.17.4 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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Surround sound250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175048%
Total Not Requested189052%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Surround sound250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175048%
Total Not Requested189052%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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