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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: $63,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $15,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $14,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelA8C-Class
TrimA8C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $54,450
Base Invoice $72,587 $50,639
Premium Package   925
Xenon HID headlights   790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Navigation system   2,210
Wood trim   775
Premium Package   860
Xenon HID headlights   735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Navigation system   2,055
Wood trim   721
Options (change) 0 6,655
Options (change) 0 6,189
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $78,925 $63,180
Total Invoice $73,462 $58,903

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,194
Model Year20112006
ModelA8C-Class
TrimA8C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8362hp V8
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$78,925$63,180
Adjustments for Features-4,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,235$63,180
Total Invoice$73,462$58,903
Adjustments for Features-4,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,097$58,903

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

Model Year20112006
ModelA8C-Class
TrimA8C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt 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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,015$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3650

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

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

Model Year20112006
ModelA8C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in106.9 in
Length202.2 in178.4 in
Width76.7 in68.0 in
Height57.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,409 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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