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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: $73,870

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $2,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,907

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $2,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC63 AMGA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $70,690 $93,300
Base Invoice $54,126 $65,741 $86,771
Multimedia Package 3,350    
Lighting Package 985    
AMG Leather Package 3,030    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Rear side airbags 420    
Rearview camera 460    
Proximity key 1,140    
Carbon fiber trim 2,590   500
Premium Package   3,275 2,800
Ski sack   175 175
Leather door panel trim   750  
Satellite radio   550 550
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,900
Multimedia Package 3,115    
Lighting Package 916    
AMG Leather Package 2,818    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Rear side airbags 391    
Rearview camera 428    
Proximity key 1,060    
Carbon fiber trim 2,409   466
Premium Package   3,045 2,605
Ski sack   164 164
Leather door panel trim   698  
Satellite radio   490 501
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,558
Options (change) 12,695 4,750 8,925
Options (change) 11,806 4,397 8,294
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 2,100 0 2,100
Total Price $73,870 $76,215 $105,100
Total Invoice $68,907 $70,913 $97,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 / S8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $981
Model Year201120082008
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC63 AMGA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$73,870$76,215$105,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,210-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,870$73,005$100,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,335
Total Invoice$68,907$70,913$97,940
Adjustments for Features0-2,987-4,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,907$67,926$93,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,578

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

Model Year201120082008
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC63 AMGA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 $1000
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,115$7,325$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,210$4,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,987-4,436

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

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,528 lb.4,289 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested41525%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested67545%
Total Not Requested82555%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested67545%
Total Not Requested82555%

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