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Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $57,020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||
| Difference: $29,405 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $53,094 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||
| Difference: $27,344 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | A8 | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | A8 | C300 | C350e |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $78,050 | $38,950 | $45,490 |
| Base Invoice | $72,587 | $36,224 | $42,306 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,000 | 2,800 | 2,800 |
| Convenience Package | 2,350 | ||
| LED headlights | 1,400 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 750 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | 2,690 | |
| Parktronic Package | 970 | 970 | |
| Lighting Package | 800 | 800 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 2,220 | 2,220 | |
| Interior Package | 2,880 | 2,880 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,190 | ||
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | |
| 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 | |
| Luxury Package | 325 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,790 | 2,604 | 2,604 |
| Convenience Package | 2,185 | ||
| LED headlights | 1,302 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | 699 | ||
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | 2,502 | |
| Parktronic Package | 902 | 902 | |
| Lighting Package | 744 | 744 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 2,065 | 2,065 | |
| Interior Package | 2,678 | 2,678 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,107 | ||
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | |
| 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 | |
| Luxury Package | 303 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,500 | 17,145 | 16,280 |
| Options (change) | 6,976 | 15,945 | 15,141 |
| Destination | 875 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,043 |
| Total Price | $86,425 | $57,020 | $58,652 |
| Total Invoice | $80,438 | $53,094 | $54,329 |
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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: $29,930 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,833 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | A8 | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | A8 | C300 | C350e |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 372hp V8 | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | T8 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $86,425 | $57,020 | $58,652 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -525 | -950 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $86,425 | $56,495 | $57,702 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,207 |
| Total Invoice | $80,438 | $53,094 | $54,329 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -489 | -880 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $80,438 | $52,605 | $53,449 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $844 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | A8 | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | A8 | C300 | C350e |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $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 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,125 | $6,650 | $7,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $525 | $950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -489 | -880 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Model | A8 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 202.2 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,410 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.7 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | Yes |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power decklid | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Parktronic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | Yes |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 42% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power decklid | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Parktronic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Chrome grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Comfort suspension (upgrade) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | Yes |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 42% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 28% |
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