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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: $57,040

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $29,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,113

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $27,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA8
TrimC300C400A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $78,050
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $72,587
Interior Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Package 2,700    
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190 1,190  
Lighting Package 800 800  
Wood trim 325    
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 3,000
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440  
Rear side airbags 420 420  
Special order charge 250 250  
Power trunk closer 250 250  
Sunshades, second row 380 380  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480  
Convenience Package     2,350
LED headlights     1,400
Sunshades, second row, power     750
Interior Package 2,139 2,139  
Premium Package 2,511    
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107 1,107  
Lighting Package 744 744  
Wood trim 302    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,790
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409  
Rear side airbags 391 391  
Special order charge 233 233  
Power trunk closer 233 233  
Sunshades, second row 354 354  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376  
Convenience Package     2,185
LED headlights     1,302
Sunshades, second row, power     699
Options (change) 17,715 14,690 7,500
Options (change) 16,476 13,663 6,976
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $57,040 $64,205 $86,425
Total Invoice $53,113 $59,777 $80,438

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,000
Model Year201520152011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA8
TrimC300C400A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$57,040$64,205$86,425
Adjustments for Features-725-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,315$61,405$86,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,090$0
Total Invoice$53,113$59,777$80,438
Adjustments for Features-675-2,6070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,438$57,170$80,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,732$0

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

Model Year201520152011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA8
TrimC300C400A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,550$8,625$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-675-2,6070

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

Model Year20152011
ModelC-ClassA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in117.8 in
Length184.5 in202.2 in
Width71.3 in76.7 in
Height56.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300300%
Total Not Requested200-200%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

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 decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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