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

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

Lowest Total Price: $45,045

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $34,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,947

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $32,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA8
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $78,750
Base Invoice $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $73,237
Power driver seat 600      
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690  
Rear side airbags 385 385 385  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765  
Heated front seats 680 680 680  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Power driver seat 558      
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358 1,358  
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642  
Rear side airbags 358 358 358  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711  
Heated front seats 633 633 633  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Options (change) 10,870 10,270 10,270 0
Options (change) 10,110 9,552 9,552 0
Destination 775 775 775 875
Total Price $45,045 $49,045 $49,645 $79,625
Total Invoice $41,947 $45,667 $46,225 $74,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,846
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA8
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12320, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16255/45-19
Total Price$45,045$49,045$49,645$79,625
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-6,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,120$49,045$48,420$72,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$0
Total Invoice$41,947$45,667$46,225$74,112
Adjustments for Features-8610-1,141-6,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,086$45,667$45,084$67,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,581$3,998$0

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

Model Year2007200720072012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA8
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rollover sensor   $50
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat   $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25
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$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,925$1,000$2,225$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-6,180

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

Model Year20072012
ModelC-ClassA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in117.8 in
Length178.4 in202.2 in
Width68.0 in76.7 in
Height55.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 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 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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