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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: $50,985

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $26,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,499

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $24,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013201320132013
ModelA8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $59,800
Base Invoice $69,331 $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $55,614
Technology Package 1,500        
Leather door panel trim 750        
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970 970
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500    
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750  
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440  
Special order charge   250 250 250  
Proximity key   650 650 650 650
Rear side airbags   420 420 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         3,090
Technology Package 1,396        
Leather door panel trim 699        
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 2,744 2,744
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902 902
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325    
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628  
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409  
Special order charge   250 250 250  
Proximity key   605 605 605 605
Rear side airbags   391 391 391 391
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669
Wood trim       0 0
AMG Leather Package         2,874
Options (change) 2,250 14,730 14,730 12,230 12,880
Options (change) 2,095 13,718 13,718 11,393 11,980
Destination 825 905 905 905 905
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $77,625 $50,985 $54,585 $54,535 $75,285
Total Invoice $72,251 $47,499 $50,847 $50,800 $70,199

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,695
Model Year20102013201320132013
ModelA8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$77,625$50,985$54,585$54,535$75,285
Adjustments for Features-2,2100-1,850-550-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,415$50,985$52,735$53,985$74,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$3,000$23,625
Total Invoice$72,251$47,499$50,847$50,800$70,199
Adjustments for Features-2,0570-1,723-512-629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,194$47,499$49,124$50,288$69,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625$2,789$22,071

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

Model Year20102013201320132013
ModelA8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250$250
Power door closers$300    
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
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    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel 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    
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50    
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100  
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    
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$50
Wood trim$300  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,775$5,565$7,415$6,115$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$0$1,850$550$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0570-1,723-512-629

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

Model Year20102013
ModelA8C-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
Audi A8 A8

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 C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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