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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: $75,285

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $10,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,199

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $10,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelC-ClassA8
TrimC63 AMGA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,800 $78,750
Base Invoice $55,614 $73,237
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 3,000
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 420  
Proximity key 650  
Convenience Package   2,900
Leather door panel trim   750
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,790
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 391  
Proximity key 605  
Convenience Package   2,698
Leather door panel trim   699
Options (change) 12,880 6,650
Options (change) 11,980 6,187
Destination 905 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $75,285 $86,275
Total Invoice $70,199 $80,299

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,098
Model Year20132012
ModelC-ClassA8
TrimC63 AMGA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$75,285$86,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,285$83,050
Total Invoice$70,199$80,299
Adjustments for Features0-3,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,199$77,297

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

Model Year20132012
ModelC-ClassA8
TrimC63 AMGA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,350$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,002

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

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,924 lb.4,729 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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