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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,090

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $28,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,856

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $26,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012201220122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,100 $83,900 $112,500 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $69,844 $78,028 $104,627 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Wood trim     0 325 325 0 0
Multimedia Package       2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package       1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package       1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package       2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720
Rear side airbags       420 420 420 420
Proximity key       650 650 650 650
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Wood trim     0 302 302 0 0
Multimedia Package       2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package       1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package       1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package       2,325 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669 669 669
Rear side airbags       391 391 391 391
Proximity key       605 605 605 605
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Options (change) 0 0 0 11,415 11,415 8,590 9,930
Options (change) 0 0 0 10,617 10,617 7,990 9,236
Destination 895 895 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $75,995 $84,795 $113,395 $47,090 $50,310 $50,040 $71,435
Total Invoice $70,739 $78,923 $105,522 $43,856 $46,851 $46,600 $66,616

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,531
Model Year2014201420142012201220122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$75,995$84,795$113,395$47,090$50,310$50,040$71,435
Adjustments for Features-4,675-4,675-10,4500-1,700-200-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,320$80,120$102,945$47,090$48,610$49,840$70,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$31,625$0$1,520$2,750$23,645
Total Invoice$70,739$78,923$105,522$43,856$46,851$46,600$66,616
Adjustments for Features-4,352-4,351-9,7240-1,583-186-653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,387$74,572$95,798$43,856$45,268$46,414$65,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,185$29,411$0$1,412$2,558$22,107

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2014201420142012201220122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD   $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100    
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250$250
Power door closers$300$300$300    
Power trunk closer$350$350$350    
Sunshade, rear, power  $225    
Sunshades, second row, power  $225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500    
Blind spot warning system  $200    
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Collision preparation system, rear  $100    
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150    
Wide-view rear camera  $0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250    
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125    
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0$0
Laminated front side windows  $200    
Laminated rear side windows  $100    
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer      $100
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
LED headlights  $1000    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300    
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100    
Massage, passenger seat  $100    
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$8,550$8,550$14,325$3,875$5,575$4,075$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,675$4,675$10,450$0$1,700$200$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,352-4,351-9,7240-1,583-186-653

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20142012
ModelA8 / S8C-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 Weight4,366 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 Legroom37.7 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.4 ft3

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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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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, leather250No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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, leather250No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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, leather250No
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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