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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,625

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $30,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,422

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $27,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelA8C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $33,600 $39,750 $57,350
Base Invoice $69,331 $31,248 $36,968 $53,336
Leather door panel trim 750      
Carbon fiber trim 500     2,550
Leather seating surfaces   1,590 1,590  
Premium 2 Package   3,700 1,400 1,400
Dynamic Handling Package   1,500 1,500  
Multimedia Package   2,650 2,650  
Proximity key   1,130 1,130 1,130
Rearview camera   450 450 450
Rear side airbags   410 410 410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Seating Package       3,030
Universal Media Interface       1,290
Leather door panel trim 699      
Carbon fiber trim 466     2,372
Leather seating surfaces   1,479 1,479  
Premium 2 Package   3,441 1,302 1,302
Dynamic Handling Package   1,395 1,395  
Multimedia Package   2,464 2,464  
Proximity key   1,051 1,051 1,051
Rearview camera   418 418 418
Rear side airbags   381 381 381
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Seating Package       2,818
Universal Media Interface       1,200
Options (change) 1,250 12,150 9,850 10,980
Options (change) 1,165 11,299 9,160 10,212
Destination 825 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $76,625 $46,625 $50,475 $71,305
Total Invoice $71,321 $43,422 $47,003 $66,523

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,561
Model Year2010201020102010
ModelA8C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12100, 8100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$76,625$46,625$50,475$71,305
Adjustments for Features-5,7350-1,450-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,890$46,625$49,025$69,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$22,595
Total Invoice$71,321$43,422$47,003$66,523
Adjustments for Features-5,3380-1,350-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,983$43,422$45,653$64,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,231$21,156

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

Model Year2010201020102010
ModelA8C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300   
Power trunk closer$350   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
Media drive $15$15 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25 
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Chronometer   $100
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Carbon fiber trim$200  $200
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150  $150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,925$2,190$3,640$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,735$0$1,450$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3380-1,350-1,945

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

Model Year20102010
ModelA8C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in108.7 in
Length199.3 in182.3 in
Width74.6 in69.7 in
Height56.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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 C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested77558%
Total Not Requested55042%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Universal Media Interface
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested107596%
Total Not Requested504%

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