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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: $61,490

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $37,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,366

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $35,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC63 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $96,200
Base Invoice $50,034 $89,465
Premium II Package 1,080  
Multimedia Package 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
iPod integration 375  
Wood trim 0  
Premium II Package 1,004  
Multimedia Package 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
iPod integration 349  
Wood trim 0  
Options (change) 5,115 0
Options (change) 4,757 0
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100
Total Price $61,490 $99,125
Total Invoice $57,366 $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 C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,283
Model Year20082009
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC63 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/35-20
Total Price$61,490$99,125
Adjustments for Features0-6,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,490$92,965
Total Invoice$57,366$92,390
Adjustments for Features0-5,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,366$86,649

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

Model Year20082009
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC63 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length 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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,340$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,741

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

Model Year20082009
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in115.9 in
Length182.3 in199.3 in
Width69.7 in74.6 in
Height56.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.4,586 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%

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