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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: $52,840

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $32,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,224

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $29,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA8
TrimC250 SportC350 SportA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,350 $41,400 $78,050
Base Invoice $32,876 $38,502 $72,587
Leather Package 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package 2,500    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,530 1,530  
Special order charge 250 250  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 3,000
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420  
Wood trim 325 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440  
Proximity key 650 650  
Convenience Package     2,350
Leather door panel trim     750
Leather Package 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package 2,325    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,423 1,423  
Special order charge 250 250  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,790
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Rear side airbags 391 391  
Wood trim 302 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409  
Proximity key 605 605  
Convenience Package     2,185
Leather door panel trim     699
Options (change) 16,585 13,760 6,100
Options (change) 15,443 12,816 5,674
Destination 905 905 875
Total Price $52,840 $56,065 $85,025
Total Invoice $49,224 $52,223 $79,136

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,492
Model Year201320132011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA8
TrimC250 SportC350 SportA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$52,840$56,065$85,025
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,840$55,715$82,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,875$0
Total Invoice$49,224$52,223$79,136
Adjustments for Features0-326-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,224$51,897$76,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,673$0

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

Model Year201320132011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA8
TrimC250 SportC350 SportA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
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  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,750$4,100$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-2,420

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

Model Year20132011
ModelC-ClassA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.8 in
Length180.7 in202.2 in
Width69.7 in76.7 in
Height56.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,410 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 Room55.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

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