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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: $95,210

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $40,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,613

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $38,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelA8 / S8C-Class
TrimS8 PlusAMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $72,800
Base Invoice $107,788 $67,704
Executive Plus Package 2,800  
Dynamic Package 9,000  
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package 7,500  
Premium 4 Package   5,700
designo Package   500
Parking Assist Package   1,090
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,450
Carbon fiber mirror housings   1,750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,250
Carbon fiber trim   975
Sunshades, second row   380
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Head-up display (HUD)   990
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Executive Plus Package 2,604  
Dynamic Package 8,370  
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package 6,976  
Premium 4 Package   5,301
designo Package   465
Parking Assist Package   1,014
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,069
Carbon fiber mirror housings   1,628
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,163
Carbon fiber trim   907
Sunshades, second row   353
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Head-up display (HUD)   921
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 19,300 21,485
Options (change) 17,950 19,984
Destination 975 925
Total Price $136,175 $95,210
Total Invoice $126,713 $88,613

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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: $36,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,643
Model Year20182017
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$136,175$95,210
Adjustments for Features-4,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,385$95,210
Total Invoice$126,713$88,613
Adjustments for Features-4,4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,256$88,613

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

Model Year20182017
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 detection for collision preparation system $0
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
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
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 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)$100 
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
Heated second row seats$200 
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$14,565$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4570

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

Model Year20182017
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.17.4 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

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ceramic brake rotors4000No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4000100%
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100Yes
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)100No
Carbon fiber mirror housings100Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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

Carbon fiber mirror housings
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber mirror housings100Yes
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
LED tail lights0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested456589%
Total Not Requested55011%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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