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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: $54,222

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $22,048

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,210

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $20,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC300C350eA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $68,900 $92,000
Base Invoice $36,224 $42,306 $64,422 $84,065
Blind spot warning system 550 550    
Garmin Map Pilot 600 600    
Interior Package 2,880 2,880    
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190      
Sport Package 2,175      
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Rearview camera 460 460    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Wood trim 325 325    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 200  
Sunshades, second row 380 380    
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440    
Power trunk closer 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Luxury Package   325    
Premium Package     4,400 3,500
Satellite radio     550 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       4,900
Blind spot warning system 512 512    
Garmin Map Pilot 558 558    
Interior Package 2,678 2,678    
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107      
Sport Package 2,023      
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Rearview camera 428 428    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Wood trim 302 302    
Heated steering wheel 233 233 178  
Sunshades, second row 354 354    
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409    
Power trunk closer 233 233    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Luxury Package   303    
Premium Package     3,916 3,185
Satellite radio     490 501
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,335  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       4,558
Options (change) 14,890 11,850 6,650 8,950
Options (change) 13,849 11,022 5,919 8,244
Destination 925 925 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700
Total Price $54,765 $54,222 $76,270 $103,370
Total Invoice $50,998 $50,210 $71,061 $94,729

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,124
Model Year2016201620072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC300C350eA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$54,765$54,222$76,270$103,370
Adjustments for Features-1,250-1,3750-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,515$52,847$76,270$102,970
Cost Above Minimum$668$0$0$26,700
Total Invoice$50,998$50,210$71,061$94,729
Adjustments for Features-1,164-1,2730-367
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,834$48,937$71,061$94,362
Cost Above Minimum$897$0$0$23,301

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

Model Year2016201620072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC300C350eA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  
6 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,050$8,175$6,800$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$1,375$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,164-1,2730-367

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

Model Year20162007
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in115.9 in
Length184.5 in199.3 in
Width71.3 in74.6 in
Height56.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170077%
Total Not Requested50023%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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