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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,155

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $29,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,916

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $27,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA8
TrimC300 Sport SedanC63 AMGA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $58,200 $74,550
Base Invoice $31,611 $54,126 $69,331
Multimedia Package 2,700 3,350  
Lighting Package 985 985  
Premium 1 Package 1,995    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Heated front seats 750    
Rearview camera 460 460  
Rear side airbags 420 420  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140  
AMG Leather Package   3,030  
Carbon fiber trim   2,590 500
Leather door panel trim     750
Multimedia Package 2,511 3,115  
Lighting Package 916 916  
Premium 1 Package 1,855    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Heated front seats 698    
Rearview camera 428 428  
Rear side airbags 391 391  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060  
AMG Leather Package   2,818  
Carbon fiber trim   2,409 466
Leather door panel trim     699
Options (change) 12,290 12,695 1,250
Options (change) 11,430 11,806 1,165
Destination 875 875 825
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $47,155 $73,870 $76,625
Total Invoice $43,916 $68,907 $71,321

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,067
Model Year201120112010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA8
TrimC300 Sport SedanC63 AMGA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6451hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8450, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$47,155$73,870$76,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,675-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,155$71,195$70,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,040$0
Total Invoice$43,916$68,907$71,321
Adjustments for Features0-2,495-5,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,916$66,412$65,983
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,496$0

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

Model Year201120112010
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA8
TrimC300 Sport SedanC63 AMGA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer $100 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Carbon fiber trim $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,090$4,765$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,495-5,338

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

Model Year20112010
ModelC-ClassA8
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 C300 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%

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