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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: $89,070

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $50,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,902

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $47,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelR8R8R8C-Class
Trim4.25.2GTAMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $75,000
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $69,750
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650 720
iPod integration 100 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875    
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 1,960 975
Carbon fiber mirror housings 1,400 1,400   1,750
Polished alloy wheels 500 500   1,600
LED headlights 3,500      
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 9,900 9,900  
Special order charge     1,200  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,500  
Premium 2 Package       2,650
Ceramic front brake rotors       5,450
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605 670
iPod integration 93 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813    
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 1,823 907
Carbon fiber mirror housings 1,302 1,302   1,628
Polished alloy wheels 465 465   1,488
LED headlights 3,255      
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 9,207 9,207  
Special order charge     1,116  
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates     2,325  
Premium 2 Package       2,465
Ceramic front brake rotors       5,069
Options (change) 21,525 15,825 16,210 13,145
Options (change) 20,018 14,717 15,076 12,227
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 925
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0
Total Price $139,975 $169,075 $216,360 $89,070
Total Invoice $130,474 $157,537 $201,450 $82,902

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,273
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelR8R8R8C-Class
Trim4.25.2GTAMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10503hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$139,975$169,075$216,360$89,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-2,350-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,975$167,785$214,010$82,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,810$74,035$0
Total Invoice$130,474$157,537$201,450$82,902
Adjustments for Features0-1,202-2,188-5,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,474$156,335$199,262$77,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,861$68,788$0

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

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelR8R8R8C-Class
Trim4.25.2GTAMG C63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100
Blind spot warning system   $200
Ceramic brake rotors$4000$4000$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors   $2500
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels  $250 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates  $300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Crosswind stabilization   $50
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Suggestive steering   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,445$9,735$10,795$14,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290$2,350$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,202-2,188-5,701

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

Model Year20122017
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 C63 S

Carbon fiber mirror housings
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber mirror housings100Yes
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested86554%

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