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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $56,472 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e | ||||
| Difference: $22,718 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,302 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e | ||||
| Difference: $21,379 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | C300 | C350e | A8 | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $38,950 | $45,490 | $70,690 | $93,300 |
| Base Invoice | $36,224 | $42,306 | $65,741 | $86,771 |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,190 | |||
| Interior Package | 2,880 | 2,880 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,220 | 2,220 | ||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 600 | 600 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 1,400 | |
| Parktronic Package | 970 | 970 | ||
| Rearview camera | 460 | 460 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,175 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | ||
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | 300 | 300 |
| 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 | 3,275 | 2,800 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Satellite radio | 550 | 550 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 1,500 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,900 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,107 | |||
| Interior Package | 2,678 | 2,678 | ||
| Premium 2 Package | 2,065 | 2,065 | ||
| Garmin Map Pilot | 558 | 558 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 1,303 | |
| Parktronic Package | 902 | 902 | ||
| Rearview camera | 428 | 428 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,023 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | ||
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | 233 | 281 | 281 |
| 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 | 3,045 | 2,605 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,953 | 1,953 | ||
| Satellite radio | 490 | 501 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 1,396 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,558 | |||
| Options (change) | 17,140 | 14,100 | 7,725 | 12,050 |
| Options (change) | 15,941 | 13,114 | 7,165 | 11,201 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $57,015 | $56,472 | $79,190 | $108,225 |
| Total Invoice | $53,090 | $52,302 | $73,681 | $100,847 |
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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: $25,118 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,602 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | C300 | C350e | A8 | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 241hp I4 | 208hp I4 PiH | 350hp V8 | 450hp V10 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 200, 12 | 200, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 265/35-20 |
| Total Price | $57,015 | $56,472 | $79,190 | $108,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,350 | -2,400 | 0 | -1,800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,665 | $54,072 | $79,190 | $106,425 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $593 | $0 | $0 | $27,235 |
| Total Invoice | $53,090 | $52,302 | $73,681 | $100,847 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,188 | -2,223 | 0 | -1,677 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $50,902 | $50,079 | $73,681 | $99,170 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $823 | $0 | $0 | $25,489 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | C300 | C350e | A8 | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Eco accelerator | $100 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 collision prevention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $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 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| 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 | $9,925 | $9,975 | $7,575 | $9,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,350 | $2,400 | $0 | $1,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,188 | -2,223 | 0 | -1,677 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 |
| Model | C-Class | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 115.9 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 199.3 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 74.6 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,418 lb. | 4,289 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 61% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
| Parktronic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 225/45HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 42% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 13% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 61% |
| Garmin Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 79% |
| Parktronic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Chrome grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Comfort suspension (upgrade) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 300 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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