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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: $92,955

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $35,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,514

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $33,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelA8 / S8C-Class
TrimS8 PlusAMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,900 $73,250
Base Invoice $106,858 $68,123
Driver Assistance Package 2,100 2,250
Dynamic Package 11,000  
Wood trim 0 0
Multimedia Package   2,230
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Lighting Package   800
designo Package   550
Power trunk closer   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Sunshades, second row   380
Sunshade, rear, power   440
Head-up display (HUD)   990
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,250
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Driver Assistance Package 1,954 2,092
Dynamic Package 10,230  
Wood trim 0 0
Multimedia Package   2,074
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Lighting Package   744
designo Package   512
Power trunk closer   233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Sunshades, second row   353
Sunshade, rear, power   409
Head-up display (HUD)   921
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,163
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,069
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 13,100 18,780
Options (change) 12,184 17,466
Destination 925 925
Total Price $128,925 $92,955
Total Invoice $119,967 $86,514

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,019
Model Year20162016
ModelA8 / S8C-Class
TrimS8 PlusAMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21245/35-19
Total Price$128,925$92,955
Adjustments for Features-4,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,160$92,955
Total Invoice$119,967$86,514
Adjustments for Features-4,4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,533$86,514

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

Model Year20162016
ModelA8 / S8C-Class
TrimS8 PlusAMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power door closers$300 
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
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors $2500
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$14,315$9,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4340

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

Model Year20162016
ModelA8 / S8C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in111.8 in
Length202.6 in184.5 in
Width76.7 in71.3 in
Height57.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.18.0 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 Volume14.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Ceramic brake rotors4000No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100Yes
Total Requested1002%
Total Not Requested400098%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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