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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: $62,715

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43   
Difference: $65,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,391

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43   
Difference: $61,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelR8R8C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim4.25.2AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $55,500 $67,000 $75,000
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $51,615 $62,310 $69,750
Navigation system 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 720 720 720
iPod integration 100 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875      
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 1,300 1,300 975
Polished alloy wheels 500 500   1,950 1,600
LED headlights 3,500        
Premium 2 Package     2,650 2,650 2,650
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
AMG Leather Package       2,590  
Navigation system 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 670 670 670
iPod integration 93 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813      
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 1,209 1,209 907
Polished alloy wheels 465 465   1,814 1,488
LED headlights 3,255        
Premium 2 Package     2,465 2,465 2,465
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
AMG Leather Package       2,409  
Options (change) 10,225 4,525 6,290 9,210 5,945
Options (change) 9,509 4,208 5,851 8,567 5,530
Destination 1,250 1,250 925 925 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $128,675 $157,775 $62,715 $77,135 $81,870
Total Invoice $119,965 $147,028 $58,391 $71,802 $76,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,232
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelR8R8C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim4.25.2AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/45-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$128,675$157,775$62,715$77,135$81,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-8,225-6,825-7,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$128,675$156,485$54,490$70,310$74,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,810$0$15,820$19,855
Total Invoice$119,965$147,028$58,391$71,802$76,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,202-7,658-6,353-7,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,965$145,826$50,733$65,449$69,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,861$0$14,716$18,468

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

Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelR8R8C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim4.25.2AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100$100
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40   
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $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
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350  
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,345$5,635$12,570$11,170$11,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290$8,225$6,825$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,202-7,658-6,353-7,004

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

Model Year20112017
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
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested82549%
Total Not Requested86551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/35ZR19 tires200No
285/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested86554%
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

Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested86554%

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