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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: $78,335

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $38,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,034

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $35,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelA8 / S8C-Class
TrimS8 PlusC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $58,930
Base Invoice $107,788 $54,805
Wood trim 0 0
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Lane departure warning   850
AMG Development Package   6,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Proximity key   650
Wood trim 0 0
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Lane departure warning   791
AMG Development Package   5,627
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 0 16,830
Options (change) 0 15,654
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $116,850 $78,335
Total Invoice $108,738 $73,034

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,570
Model Year20172012
ModelA8 / S8C-Class
TrimS8 PlusC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8481hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21235/40-18
Total Price$116,850$78,335
Adjustments for Features-9,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,035$78,335
Total Invoice$108,738$73,034
Adjustments for Features-9,1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,604$73,034

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

Model Year20172012
ModelA8 / S8C-Class
TrimS8 PlusC63 AMG
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$13,790$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,1340

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

Model Year20172012
ModelA8 / S8C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in108.7 in
Length202.6 in180.7 in
Width76.7 in69.7 in
Height57.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,685 lb.3,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Volume14.2 ft312.4 ft3

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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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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