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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,145

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $65,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,771

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $61,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelR8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim4.2C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $109,000 $42,650 $55,500 $67,000 $75,000
Base Invoice $101,370 $39,665 $51,615 $62,310 $69,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 720 720 720 720
Navigation system 2,000        
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625    
Sport Package   1,675      
Rear spoiler   350      
Heated front seats   580      
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620    
Premium 2 Package       2,650 2,650
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Wood trim         0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 670 670 670 670
Navigation system 1,860        
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581    
Sport Package   1,558      
Rear spoiler   326      
Heated front seats   539      
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507    
Premium 2 Package       2,465 2,465
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 2,650 5,570 2,965 5,960 3,370
Options (change) 2,465 5,181 2,758 5,544 3,135
Destination 1,000 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0 0 0
Total Price $114,750 $49,145 $59,390 $73,885 $79,295
Total Invoice $106,935 $45,771 $55,298 $68,779 $73,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,458
Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelR8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim4.2C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7?, 5590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$114,750$49,145$59,390$73,885$79,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,610-8,485-8,050-8,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,750$44,535$50,905$65,835$70,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,370$21,300$25,810
Total Invoice$106,935$45,771$55,298$68,779$73,810
Adjustments for Features0-4,294-7,900-7,494-8,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$106,935$41,477$47,398$61,285$65,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,921$19,808$24,002

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelR8C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim4.2C300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
AWD$1700 $1700  
RWD $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100$100
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Mid-engine configuration$0    
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400    
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information $25$25  
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
No leather in second row$-300    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,070$8,680$12,555$12,120$13,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,610$8,485$8,050$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,294-7,900-7,494-8,331

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082017
ModelR8C-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in111.8 in
Length174.5 in184.5 in
Width75.0 in71.3 in
Height49.3 in55.3 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,639 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft310.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60038%
Total Not Requested99062%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Analog clock25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60038%
Total Not Requested99062%

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