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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: $14,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,366

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $13,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC63 AMGA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,800 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $50,034 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Multimedia Package 2,950      
Premium II Package 1,080      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710      
Wood trim 0     0
iPod integration 375      
Multimedia Package 2,744      
Premium II Package 1,004      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660      
Wood trim 0     0
iPod integration 349      
Options (change) 5,115 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,757 0 0 0
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $61,490 $75,995 $84,795 $113,395
Total Invoice $57,366 $70,739 $78,923 $105,522

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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: $8,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,439
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC63 AMGA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$61,490$75,995$84,795$113,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,375-6,375-12,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,490$69,620$78,420$101,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,800$31,625
Total Invoice$57,366$70,739$78,923$105,522
Adjustments for Features0-5,934-5,934-11,306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,366$64,805$72,989$94,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,184$29,411

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

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC63 AMGA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power$225  $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
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 
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
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
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
Chronometer$100   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  $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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,275$10,650$10,650$16,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,375$6,375$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,934-5,934-11,306

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

Model Year20082014
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.8 in
Length182.3 in202.2 in
Width69.7 in76.7 in
Height56.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.2 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 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested99064%
Total Not Requested55036%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55067%
Total Not Requested27533%

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