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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $62,255 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55 | ||||
| Difference: $10,840 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $58,043 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55 | ||||
| Difference: $9,998 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | C55 | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $54,450 | $72,200 | $80,900 | $110,000 |
| Base Invoice | $50,639 | $67,146 | $75,238 | $102,300 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | |||
| Wood trim | 775 | 0 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,210 | |||
| Satellite radio | 500 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | |||
| Wood trim | 721 | 0 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,055 | |||
| Satellite radio | 465 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,730 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 5,329 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 775 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $62,255 | $73,095 | $81,795 | $110,895 |
| Total Invoice | $58,043 | $68,041 | $76,133 | $103,195 |
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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: $5,475 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,004 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | C55 | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 362hp V8 | 333hp V6 | 420hp V8 | 520hp V8 |
| Transmission | T5 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/22 MPG | 13/21 MPG | 13/21 MPG | 13/21 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 320, 12 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 265/35-21 |
| Total Price | $62,255 | $73,095 | $81,795 | $110,895 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,365 | -5,365 | -11,440 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,255 | $67,730 | $76,430 | $99,455 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $8,700 | $31,725 |
| Total Invoice | $58,043 | $68,041 | $76,133 | $103,195 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,994 | -4,994 | -10,646 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,043 | $63,047 | $71,139 | $92,549 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $8,092 | $29,502 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | C55 | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| RWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Intermittent wipers | $0 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,725 | $8,090 | $8,090 | $14,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,365 | $5,365 | $11,440 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4,994 | -4,994 | -10,646 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | C-Class | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 117.8 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 202.2 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,540 lb. | 4,740 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
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