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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: $45,045

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $34,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,947

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $32,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200720072007
ModelA8C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $73,237 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898
Power driver seat   600    
Entertainment Package   1,460 1,460 1,460
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690
Rear side airbags   385 385 385
Heated front seats   680 680 680
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765
Navigation system   2,210 2,210 2,210
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,500 1,500 1,500
Power driver seat   558    
Entertainment Package   1,358 1,358 1,358
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642
Rear side airbags   358 358 358
Heated front seats   633 633 633
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711
Navigation system   2,055 2,055 2,055
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 0 10,870 10,270 10,270
Options (change) 0 10,110 9,552 9,552
Destination 875 775 775 775
Total Price $79,625 $45,045 $49,045 $49,645
Total Invoice $74,112 $41,947 $45,667 $46,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,846
Model Year2012200720072007
ModelA8C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T7M6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14320, 12320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$79,625$45,045$49,045$49,645
Adjustments for Features-6,640-9250-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,985$44,120$49,045$48,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,925$4,300
Total Invoice$74,112$41,947$45,667$46,225
Adjustments for Features-6,180-8610-1,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,932$41,086$45,667$45,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,581$3,998

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

Model Year2012200720072007
ModelA8C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
6-speed manual  $150 
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$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   
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50   
Media drive$15   
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
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$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,640$1,925$1,000$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,640$925$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,180-8610-1,141

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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 Year20122007
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 Weight4,410 lb.3,406 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 C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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