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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $34,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,443

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $31,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC55S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $93,300
Base Invoice $50,639 $86,771
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Wood trim 775  
Navigation system 2,210  
CD changer, remote 430  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Satellite radio 500 550
Ski sack   175
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Wood trim 721  
Navigation system 2,055  
CD changer, remote 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Satellite radio 465 501
Ski sack   164
Options (change) 6,160 725
Options (change) 5,729 665
Destination 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 2,100
Total Price $62,685 $96,900
Total Invoice $58,443 $90,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,907
Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC55S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/35-20
Total Price$62,685$96,900
Adjustments for Features0-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,685$92,650
Total Invoice$58,443$90,311
Adjustments for Features0-3,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,443$86,350

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC55S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,125$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,961

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in115.9 in
Length178.4 in199.3 in
Width68.0 in74.6 in
Height55.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.4,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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