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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: $47,090

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $28,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,856

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $26,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8S8C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,050 $96,200 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $68,867 $89,465 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Leather door panel trim 750          
Carbon fiber trim   500       2,590
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags     420 420 420 420
Proximity key     650 650 650 650
Wood trim     325 325 0  
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Leather door panel trim 698          
Carbon fiber trim   466       2,409
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags     391 391 391 391
Proximity key     605 605 605 605
Wood trim     302 302 0  
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Options (change) 750 500 11,415 11,415 8,590 12,520
Options (change) 698 466 10,617 10,617 7,990 11,645
Destination 825 825 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $75,625 $99,625 $47,090 $50,310 $50,040 $74,025
Total Invoice $70,390 $92,856 $43,856 $46,851 $46,600 $69,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,988
Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8S8C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$75,625$99,625$47,090$50,310$50,040$74,025
Adjustments for Features-3,810-4,3600-1,700-200-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,815$95,265$47,090$48,610$49,840$73,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,450$0$1,520$2,750$26,335
Total Invoice$70,390$92,856$43,856$46,851$46,600$69,025
Adjustments for Features-3,546-4,0640-1,583-186-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,844$88,792$43,856$45,268$46,414$68,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,948$0$1,412$2,558$24,610

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

Model Year200920092012201220122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8S8C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Power door closers$300$300    
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200   $200
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
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$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner $650    
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$7,175$7,725$3,365$5,065$3,565$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,810$4,360$0$1,700$200$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,546-4,0640-1,583-186-559

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

Model Year20092012
ModelA8 / S8C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in108.7 in
Length199.3 in180.7 in
Width74.6 in69.7 in
Height56.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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