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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: $38,385

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $78,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,753

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $73,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006200620062006
ModelA8 / S8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS8 PlusC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $107,788 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Power driver seat   600 600      
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790 790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690 690
Rear side airbags   385 385 385 385  
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765 765
Navigation system   2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Premium Package           925
Power driver seat   558 558      
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735 735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642 642
Rear side airbags   358 358 358 358  
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711 711
Navigation system   2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Premium Package           860
Options (change) 0 8,410 8,410 7,810 7,810 5,880
Options (change) 0 7,822 7,822 7,264 7,264 5,468
Destination 975 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $116,875 $38,385 $42,135 $46,135 $46,735 $62,405
Total Invoice $108,763 $35,753 $39,241 $42,961 $43,519 $58,182

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,558
Model Year201820062006200620062006
ModelA8 / S8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS8 PlusC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT8M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$116,875$38,385$42,135$46,135$46,735$62,405
Adjustments for Features-14,4550-1,225-300-1,525-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,420$38,385$40,910$45,835$45,210$60,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$21,620
Total Invoice$108,763$35,753$39,241$42,961$43,519$58,182
Adjustments for Features-13,4520-1,141-279-1,420-2,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,311$35,753$38,100$42,682$42,099$55,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$20,191

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

Model Year201820062006200620062006
ModelA8 / S8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimS8 PlusC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100     
Power door closers$300     
Power trunk closer$350     
Proximity key$250     
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     
Collision preparation system, rear$100     
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Obstacle detection, front$150     
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Rollover sensor$50     
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Wide-view front camera$150     
Wide-view rear camera$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Cargo net$40     
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250     
Rear dual-zone climate control$125     
Residual heat$50     
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500     
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200     
Laminated rear side windows$100     
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player$0     
Handwriting recognition$200     
HD radio$50     
In-vehicle Internet$150     
Media drive$15     
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic + travel information$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100     
Wi-Fi hotspot$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Compass$0     
Cornering lights$50     
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150     
LED headlights$1000     
Power-folding mirrors$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Carbon fiber trim$200     
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Folding second row seats     $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat$100     
Massage, passenger seat$100     
Memory system, passenger seat$150  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150     
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50$50$50
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power tilt 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$50$50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300     
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000     
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$15,680$1,225$2,450$1,525$2,750$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,455$0$1,225$300$1,525$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,4520-1,141-279-1,420-2,238

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

Model Year20182006
ModelA8 / S8C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in106.9 in
Length202.6 in178.4 in
Width76.7 in68.0 in
Height57.4 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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