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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: $53,480

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $32,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,803

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $30,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelA8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $35,800 $42,100
Base Invoice $73,237 $33,294 $39,153
Convenience Package 2,900    
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,950 2,950
Leather door panel trim 750    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package   2,860 2,860
Dynamic Handling Package   1,530 1,530
Special order charge   250 250
Leather Package   1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Rear side airbags   420 420
Proximity key   650 650
Wood trim   325 0
Sunshade, rear, power   440 440
Convenience Package 2,698    
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,744 2,744
Leather door panel trim 699    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package   2,660 2,660
Dynamic Handling Package   1,423 1,423
Special order charge   233 233
Leather Package   1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669
Rear side airbags   391 391
Proximity key   605 605
Wood trim   302 0
Sunshade, rear, power   409 409
Options (change) 6,650 16,755 13,930
Options (change) 6,187 15,584 12,957
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $86,275 $53,480 $56,955
Total Invoice $80,299 $49,803 $53,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,797
Model Year201220142014
ModelA8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$86,275$53,480$56,955
Adjustments for Features-2,9000-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,375$53,480$56,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,125
Total Invoice$80,299$49,803$53,035
Adjustments for Features-2,6990-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,600$49,803$52,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,906

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

Model Year201220142014
ModelA8C-ClassC-Class
TrimA8C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Metal pedals $75$75
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,650$3,750$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6990-326

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

Model Year20122014
ModelA8C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in108.7 in
Length202.2 in180.7 in
Width76.7 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested96573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested96573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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