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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: $56,222

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $22,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,069

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $20,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8S8C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,050 $96,200 $38,950 $45,490
Base Invoice $68,867 $89,465 $36,224 $42,306
Technology Package 3,600 3,500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,900    
Garmin Map Pilot     600 600
Parktronic Package     970 970
Rearview camera     460 460
Sport Package     2,175  
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800
Interior Package     2,880 2,880
Premium 2 Package     2,220 2,220
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Power trunk closer     250 250
Sunshades, second row     380 380
Sunshade, rear, power     440 440
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Luxury Package       325
Wood trim       325
Technology Package 3,347 3,256    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   4,558    
Garmin Map Pilot     558 558
Parktronic Package     902 902
Rearview camera     428 428
Sport Package     2,023  
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604
Interior Package     2,678 2,678
Premium 2 Package     2,065 2,065
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,107  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Power trunk closer     233 233
Sunshades, second row     354 354
Sunshade, rear, power     409 409
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Luxury Package       303
Wood trim       302
Options (change) 3,600 8,400 16,565 13,850
Options (change) 3,347 7,814 15,406 12,881
Destination 825 825 925 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 -4,043
Total Price $78,475 $107,525 $56,440 $56,222
Total Invoice $73,039 $100,204 $52,555 $52,069

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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: $24,653
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,193
Model Year2009200920162016
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)255/45-18265/35-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$78,475$107,525$56,440$56,222
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-2,125-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,475$105,625$54,315$53,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,150$493$0
Total Invoice$73,039$100,204$52,555$52,069
Adjustments for Features0-1,771-1,979-2,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,039$98,433$50,576$49,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,394$730$0

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

Model Year2009200920162016
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Eco accelerator   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power door closers$300$300  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
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
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 keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300  
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 
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
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 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Metal pedals  $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  
Wood trim$300$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$7,475$9,375$9,600$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$2,125$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,771-1,979-2,223

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

Model Year20092016
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
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%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
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
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
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
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

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