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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: $62,250

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43   
Difference: $66,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,963

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43   
Difference: $62,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelR8R8C-ClassC-Class
Trim4.25.2AMG C43AMG C63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $55,900 $67,500
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $51,987 $62,775
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 720 720
iPod integration 100 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875    
LED headlights 3,500      
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 1,300 1,300
Polished alloy wheels 500 500   1,950
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625
Advanced Lighting Package     1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
AMG Leather Package       2,590
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 670 670
iPod integration 93 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813    
LED headlights 3,255      
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 1,209 1,209
Polished alloy wheels 465 465   1,814
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581
Advanced Lighting Package     1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
AMG Leather Package       2,409
Options (change) 10,225 4,525 5,355 8,275
Options (change) 9,509 4,208 4,981 7,697
Destination 1,250 1,250 995 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $128,675 $157,775 $62,250 $76,770
Total Invoice $119,965 $147,028 $57,963 $71,467

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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: $74,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,600
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelR8R8C-ClassC-Class
Trim4.25.2AMG C43AMG C63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10362hp V6469hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$128,675$157,775$62,250$76,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-8,160-6,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$128,675$156,485$54,090$70,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,810$0$15,920
Total Invoice$119,965$147,028$57,963$71,467
Adjustments for Features0-1,202-7,598-6,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$119,965$145,826$50,365$65,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,861$0$14,809

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

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelR8R8C-ClassC-Class
Trim4.25.2AMG C43AMG C63
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,170$4,460$11,330$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290$8,160$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,202-7,598-6,293

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

Model Year20112018
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%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-400-267%
Total Not Requested550367%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Carbon fiber trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/35ZR19 tires200No
285/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-500-1000%
Total Not Requested5501100%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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