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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: $63,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $35,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $33,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC55S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $96,200
Base Invoice $50,639 $89,465
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Premium Package 925  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Wood trim 775  
Navigation system 2,210  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Premium Package 860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Wood trim 721  
Navigation system 2,055  
Options (change) 6,655 0
Options (change) 6,189 0
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 1,300 2,100
Total Price $63,180 $99,125
Total Invoice $58,903 $92,390

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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: $30,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,547
Model Year20062009
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$63,180$99,125
Adjustments for Features0-5,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,180$93,825
Total Invoice$58,903$92,390
Adjustments for Features0-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,903$87,450

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

Model Year20062009
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 door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
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 
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$2,225$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,940

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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 Year20062009
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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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