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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $59,215 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| Difference: $25,730 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $55,136 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| Difference: $23,928 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 | C300 | C400 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $75,100 | $83,900 | $112,500 | $38,400 | $48,590 |
| Base Invoice | $69,844 | $78,028 | $104,627 | $35,712 | $45,189 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,250 | 3,250 | 2,250 | 2,800 | 2,800 |
| Premium Package | 4,000 | 4,000 | 2,700 | ||
| Warm Weather Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | 500 | ||||
| Interior Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||
| Power trunk closer | 250 | 250 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,190 | 1,190 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | 2,690 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 800 | 800 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 440 | 440 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 420 | 420 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,023 | 3,023 | 2,093 | 2,604 | 2,604 |
| Premium Package | 3,720 | 3,720 | 2,511 | ||
| Warm Weather Package | 1,582 | 1,582 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | 467 | ||||
| Interior Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | |||
| Power trunk closer | 233 | 233 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,107 | 1,107 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | 2,502 | |||
| Sport Package | 2,325 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 744 | 744 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 409 | 409 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 354 | 354 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 391 | 391 | |||
| Special order charge | 233 | 233 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,950 | 8,950 | 2,750 | 19,890 | 14,690 |
| Options (change) | 8,325 | 8,325 | 2,560 | 18,499 | 13,663 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $84,945 | $93,745 | $116,145 | $59,215 | $64,205 |
| Total Invoice | $79,064 | $87,248 | $108,082 | $55,136 | $59,777 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,305 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,602 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 | C300 | C400 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 333hp V6 | 420hp V8 | 520hp V8 | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 265/35-21 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $84,945 | $93,745 | $116,145 | $59,215 | $64,205 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,425 | -1,425 | -4,125 | 0 | -1,700 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $83,520 | $92,320 | $112,020 | $59,215 | $62,505 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,800 | $28,500 | $0 | $3,290 |
| Total Invoice | $79,064 | $87,248 | $108,082 | $55,136 | $59,777 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,326 | -1,326 | -3,839 | 0 | -1,583 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $77,738 | $85,922 | $104,243 | $55,136 | $58,194 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,184 | $26,505 | $0 | $3,058 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 | C300 | C400 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | |||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active steering | $1000 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Suggestive steering | $0 | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $7,425 | $7,425 | $10,125 | $6,000 | $7,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,425 | $1,425 | $4,125 | $0 | $1,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,326 | -1,326 | -3,839 | 0 | -1,583 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 117.8 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 202.2 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,366 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.7 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 23% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | -250 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Warm Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 69% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 23% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | -250 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Warm Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 69% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Power decklid | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | Yes |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 14% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 17% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 37% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | Yes |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 225/45HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 50% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1000 | Yes |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Power decklid | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 940 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | -500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | -100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 14% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 37% |
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