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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: $82,645

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $37,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,925

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $34,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimAMG C63S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,250 $115,900
Base Invoice $60,683 $107,788
Lighting Package 800  
designo Package 3,090  
Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250  
Multimedia Package 2,230  
Power trunk closer 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250  
Carbon fiber trim 1,300  
Sunshade, rear, power 440  
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Executive Plus Package   2,800
Lighting Package 744  
designo Package 2,874  
Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Driver Assistance Package 2,092  
Multimedia Package 2,074  
Power trunk closer 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163  
Carbon fiber trim 1,209  
Sunshade, rear, power 409  
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Executive Plus Package   2,604
Options (change) 16,470 2,800
Options (change) 15,317 2,604
Destination 925 975
Total Price $82,645 $119,675
Total Invoice $76,925 $111,367

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,310
Model Year20162018
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimAMG C63S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG14/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18275/35-21
Total Price$82,645$119,675
Adjustments for Features0-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,645$115,235
Total Invoice$76,925$111,367
Adjustments for Features0-4,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,925$107,235

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

Model Year20162018
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8
TrimAMG C63S8 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
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$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 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
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 
Rear side airbags $300
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
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$6,175$10,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,132

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

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,829 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 AMG C63

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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 intervention150No
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
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

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

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