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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: $47,155

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $29,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,916

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $27,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelA8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C300 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $33,990 $58,200
Base Invoice $69,331 $31,611 $54,126
Leather door panel trim 750    
Carbon fiber trim 500   2,590
Multimedia Package   2,700 3,350
Lighting Package   985 985
Dynamic Handling Package   1,500  
Premium 1 Package   1,995  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear side airbags   420 420
Rearview camera   460 460
Heated front seats   750  
Proximity key   1,140 1,140
AMG Leather Package     3,030
Leather door panel trim 699    
Carbon fiber trim 466   2,409
Multimedia Package   2,511 3,115
Lighting Package   916 916
Dynamic Handling Package   1,395  
Premium 1 Package   1,855  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rear side airbags   391 391
Rearview camera   428 428
Heated front seats   698  
Proximity key   1,060 1,060
AMG Leather Package     2,818
Options (change) 1,250 12,290 12,695
Options (change) 1,165 11,430 11,806
Destination 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $76,625 $47,155 $73,870
Total Invoice $71,321 $43,916 $68,907

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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: $23,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,067
Model Year201020112011
ModelA8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C300 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8228hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12100, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$76,625$47,155$73,870
Adjustments for Features-5,7350-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,890$47,155$71,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,040
Total Invoice$71,321$43,916$68,907
Adjustments for Features-5,3380-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,983$43,916$66,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,496

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

Model Year201020112011
ModelA8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C300 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer  $100
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $150
Metal pedals $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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,825$2,090$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,735$0$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3380-2,495

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

Model Year20102011
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%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested125075%
Total Not Requested41525%
AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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