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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: $74,025

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $25,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,025

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $23,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC63 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $96,200
Base Invoice $54,805 $89,465
Multimedia Package 2,790  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear side airbags 420  
Proximity key 650  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 500
Multimedia Package 2,595  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Rear side airbags 391  
Proximity key 605  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 466
Options (change) 12,520 500
Options (change) 11,645 466
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100
Total Price $74,025 $99,625
Total Invoice $69,025 $92,856

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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: $21,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,326
Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC63 AMGS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/35-20
Total Price$74,025$99,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,025$95,865
Total Invoice$69,025$92,856
Adjustments for Features0-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,025$89,351

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

Model Year20122009
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Metal pedals$75 
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,765$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,505

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 features.

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

Model Year20122009
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in115.9 in
Length180.7 in199.3 in
Width69.7 in74.6 in
Height56.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,924 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 Room55.0 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested656%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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