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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: $76,265

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $93,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,108

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $86,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelR8R8C-Class
TrimV10V10 PlusC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $162,900 $189,900 $61,430
Base Invoice $151,497 $176,607 $57,130
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 720
Carbon fiber trim 3,400   2,590
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   5,000  
Multimedia Package     2,790
Lighting Package     1,290
AMG Leather Package     2,590
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Proximity key     650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 535 669
Carbon fiber trim 3,162   2,409
Diamond Stitch Leather Package   4,650  
Multimedia Package     2,595
Lighting Package     1,200
AMG Leather Package     2,409
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Proximity key     605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614
Options (change) 3,975 5,575 12,260
Options (change) 3,697 5,185 11,403
Destination 1,250 1,250 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300 1,700
Total Price $169,425 $198,025 $76,265
Total Invoice $157,744 $184,342 $71,108

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,513
Model Year201720172012
ModelR8R8C-Class
TrimV10V10 PlusC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine540hp V10610hp V10451hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13140, 5450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$169,425$198,025$76,265
Adjustments for Features-2,280-7,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$167,145$190,970$76,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,825$0
Total Invoice$157,744$184,342$71,108
Adjustments for Features-2,123-6,5680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$155,621$177,774$71,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,153$0

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

Model Year201720172012
ModelR8R8C-Class
TrimV10V10 PlusC63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Ceramic brake rotors $4000 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags  $300
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Carbon fiber body panels $250 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300 
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100 
Carbon fiber rear diffuser $200 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,960$13,735$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$7,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,123-6,5680

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

Model Year20172012
ModelR8C-Class
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in108.7 in
Length174.3 in180.7 in
Width76.4 in69.7 in
Height48.8 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.0 ft311.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.0 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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