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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: $52,557

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $23,983

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,667

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $22,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-Class
TrimA8S8C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $47,900
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $44,547
Premium Package 3,275 2,800  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500   450
Heated steering wheel 300 300 250
Sunshade, rear, power     750
Garmin Map Pilot     625
Parktronic Package     970
Leather Seating Package     1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Heated front seats     580
Power trunk closer     250
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     310
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850
Premium Package 3,045 2,605  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396   419
Heated steering wheel 281 281 233
Sunshade, rear, power     698
Garmin Map Pilot     581
Parktronic Package     902
Leather Seating Package     1,814
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Heated front seats     539
Power trunk closer     233
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     288
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791
Options (change) 5,075 3,100 7,705
Options (change) 4,722 2,886 7,168
Destination 775 775 995
Gas Tax 0 2,100 -4,043
Total Price $76,540 $99,275 $52,557
Total Invoice $71,238 $92,532 $48,667

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,431
Model Year200820082018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-Class
TrimA8S8C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20225/45-18
Total Price$76,540$99,275$52,557
Adjustments for Features-150-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,390$98,725$52,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,335$0
Total Invoice$71,238$92,532$48,667
Adjustments for Features-140-5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,098$92,019$48,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,921$0

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

Model Year200820082018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-Class
TrimA8S8C350e
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 
Eco accelerator  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
6 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Suggestive steering  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,175$6,575$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-5130

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

Model Year20082018
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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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