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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: $92,165

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $37,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,779

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $35,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC63 AMG SS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,900 $115,900
Base Invoice $66,867 $107,788
Lighting Package 800  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,100
Multimedia Package 2,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Power trunk closer 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250  
Sunshade, rear, power 440  
Rear side airbags 420  
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Dynamic Package   11,000
Wood trim   0
Lighting Package 744  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 1,954
Multimedia Package 2,502  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Power trunk closer 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163  
Sunshade, rear, power 409  
Rear side airbags 391  
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,069  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Dynamic Package   10,230
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 19,340 13,100
Options (change) 17,987 12,184
Destination 925 950
Total Price $92,165 $129,950
Total Invoice $85,779 $120,922

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,058
Model Year20152017
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC63 AMG SS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19275/35-21
Total Price$92,165$129,950
Adjustments for Features0-5,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,165$124,485
Total Invoice$85,779$120,922
Adjustments for Features0-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,779$115,837

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

Model Year20152017
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimC63 AMG SS8 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
Power door closers $300
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,600$15,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,085

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

Model Year20152017
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in117.8 in
Length184.5 in202.6 in
Width71.3 in76.7 in
Height56.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
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-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Ceramic brake rotors4000No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100Yes
Total Requested1002%
Total Not Requested400098%

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