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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: $54,265

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $24,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,532

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $22,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelA8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $38,950 $45,490
Base Invoice $69,331 $36,224 $42,306
Technology Package 1,500    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500    
Garmin Map Pilot   600 600
Parktronic Package   970 970
Rearview camera   460 460
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
Technology Package 1,396    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396    
Garmin Map Pilot   558 558
Parktronic Package   902 902
Rearview camera   428 428
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
Options (change) 3,000 14,390 13,200
Options (change) 2,792 13,383 12,276
Destination 825 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,043
Total Price $78,375 $54,265 $55,572
Total Invoice $72,948 $50,532 $51,464

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,580
Model Year201020162016
ModelA8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$78,375$54,265$55,572
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,375$53,015$54,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,182
Total Invoice$72,948$50,532$51,464
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-1,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,948$49,368$50,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$823

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

Model Year201020162016
ModelA8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C300C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Eco accelerator  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers$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  
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  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
6 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$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  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,675$8,925$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-1,273

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

Model Year20102016
ModelA8C-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 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 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%
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 seats300Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

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%
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 seats300Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

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