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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: $81,335

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $36,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,826

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $33,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC63 AMGS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,800 $114,900
Base Invoice $55,614 $106,858
AMG Development Package 6,050  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,100
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Wood trim 0 0
Proximity key 650  
Rear side airbags 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
AMG Development Package 5,627  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,954
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Wood trim 0 0
Proximity key 605  
Rear side airbags 391  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Options (change) 18,930 2,100
Options (change) 17,607 1,954
Destination 905 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $81,335 $117,925
Total Invoice $75,826 $109,737

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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: $27,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,266
Model Year20132016
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC63 AMGS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine481hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18275/35-21
Total Price$81,335$117,925
Adjustments for Features0-9,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,335$108,635
Total Invoice$75,826$109,737
Adjustments for Features0-8,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,826$101,092

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

Model Year20132016
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC63 AMGS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh 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
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
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$4,525$13,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,645

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

Model Year20132016
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.8 in
Length180.7 in202.6 in
Width69.7 in76.7 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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