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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: $58,182

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $30,443

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,897

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $28,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelA8C-Class
TrimA8C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $47,900
Base Invoice $73,237 $44,547
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,250
Convenience Package 2,900  
LED headlights 1,600  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
designo Package   3,800
Heated front seats   580
Multimedia Package   2,200
Premium Package   700
Advanced Lighting Package   800
Parktronic Package   970
Sunshade, rear, power   750
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310
Power trunk closer   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,093
Convenience Package 2,698  
LED headlights 1,488  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Sunshades, second row, power 699  
designo Package   3,534
Heated front seats   539
Multimedia Package   2,046
Premium Package   651
Advanced Lighting Package   744
Parktronic Package   902
Sunshade, rear, power   698
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288
Power trunk closer   233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 9,000 13,330
Options (change) 8,374 12,398
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043
Total Price $88,625 $58,182
Total Invoice $82,486 $53,897

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,170
Model Year20122018
ModelA8C-Class
TrimA8C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$88,625$58,182
Adjustments for Features-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,175$58,182
Total Invoice$82,486$53,897
Adjustments for Features-4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,067$53,897

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

Model Year20122018
ModelA8C-Class
TrimA8C350e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers$300 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $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
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
6 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$5,525$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4190

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

Model Year20122018
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.3,418 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 warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
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%
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
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
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%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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