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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: $55,465

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $31,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112019201920192019
ModelA8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $41,400 $55,250 $67,000 $74,600
Driver Assistance Package 3,000   2,250 2,250 2,250
Convenience Package 2,350        
LED headlights 1,400        
Leather door panel trim 750        
Sunshades, second row, power 750        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050
designo Package   3,800 3,100 3,100 500
Heated front seats   580      
Premium Driver Assistance Package   3,050      
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440 440 440
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380 380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Driver Assistance Package 2,790   2,093 2,093 2,093
Convenience Package 2,185        
LED headlights 1,302        
Leather door panel trim 699        
Sunshades, second row, power 699        
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 1,767 977 977
designo Package   3,534 2,883 2,883 465
Heated front seats   539      
Premium Driver Assistance Package   2,837      
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409 409 409
Sunshades, second row   354 354 353 353
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Options (change) 8,250 13,070 10,990 10,140 7,540
Options (change) 7,675 12,156 10,222 9,431 7,013
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $87,175 $55,465 $67,235 $78,135 $83,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,231
Model Year20112019201920192019
ModelA8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$87,175$55,465$67,235$78,135$83,135
Adjustments for Features-2,2750-2,325-1,575-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,900$55,465$64,910$76,560$80,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,445$21,095$25,395

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

Model Year20112019201920192019
ModelA8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Sunshades, second row $125$125$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$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,300$5,025$7,350$6,600$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0$2,325$1,575$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1170-388-210-219

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

Model Year20112019
ModelA8C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in111.8 in
Length202.2 in184.5 in
Width76.7 in71.3 in
Height57.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested75062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300-600%
Total Not Requested350700%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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