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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: $41,295

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $75,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,460

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $70,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $115,900
Base Invoice $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $107,788
Power driver seat 600 600      
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790  
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690  
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680  
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Power driver seat 558 558      
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735  
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358 1,358 1,358  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642  
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633  
Rear side airbags 358 358 358 358  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395  
Options (change) 10,870 10,870 10,270 10,270 0
Options (change) 10,110 10,110 9,552 9,552 0
Destination 775 775 775 775 975
Total Price $41,295 $45,045 $49,045 $49,645 $116,875
Total Invoice $38,460 $41,947 $45,667 $46,225 $108,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,270
Model Year20072007200720072018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6605hp V8
TransmissionM6T7M6T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12320, 12320, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16275/35-21
Total Price$41,295$45,045$49,045$49,645$116,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-14,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,295$43,820$48,745$48,120$102,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$0
Total Invoice$38,460$41,947$45,667$46,225$108,763
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-279-1,420-13,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,460$40,806$45,388$44,805$95,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,346$6,928$6,345$0

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

Model Year20072007200720072018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Power door closers    $300
Power trunk closer    $350
Proximity key    $250
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor    $50
Tire-pressure monitor    $75
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo net    $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat    $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25
Laminated front side windows    $200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Media drive    $15
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass    $0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100  
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
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 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
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$50 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Wood trim $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,425$2,650$1,725$2,950$15,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$14,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420-13,033

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

Model Year20072018
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in117.8 in
Length178.4 in202.6 in
Width68.0 in76.7 in
Height55.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport 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%
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 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%
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 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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