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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: $45,045

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $28,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,947

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $26,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Power driver seat 600          
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790      
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460 1,460      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690      
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765      
Heated front seats 680 680 680      
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210      
Rear side airbags 385 385 385      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Wood trim           0
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Power driver seat 558          
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735      
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358 1,358      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642      
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711      
Heated front seats 633 633 633      
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055      
Rear side airbags 358 358 358      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395      
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 10,870 10,270 10,270 0 0 0
Options (change) 10,110 9,552 9,552 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 895 895 895
Total Price $45,045 $49,045 $49,645 $73,095 $81,795 $110,895
Total Invoice $41,947 $45,667 $46,225 $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 C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,704
Model Year200720072007201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12320, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$45,045$49,045$49,645$73,095$81,795$110,895
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-6,715-6,715-12,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,120$49,045$48,420$66,380$75,080$98,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$0$8,700$31,725
Total Invoice$41,947$45,667$46,225$68,041$76,133$103,195
Adjustments for Features-8610-1,141-6,251-6,250-11,902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,086$45,667$45,084$61,790$69,883$91,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,581$3,998$0$8,093$29,503

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

Model Year200720072007201320132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$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$225$225  $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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$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$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows     $200
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
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
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$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
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$50$50   
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Wood trim$300 $300$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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,750$1,825$3,050$8,540$8,540$14,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$6,715$6,715$12,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-6,251-6,250-11,902

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

Model Year20072013
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
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.4,377 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft313.2 ft3

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

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%
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%

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

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%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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

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%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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