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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: $56,202

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $20,923

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,051

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $19,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC300C350eA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $74,050 $96,200
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $68,867 $89,465
Premium 3 Package 5,400 5,400    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190      
designo Package 4,500 4,500    
Sport Package 2,175      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440    
Sunshades, second row 380 380    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Upholstered instrument panel   350    
Leather door panel trim     750  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       4,900
Premium 3 Package 5,022 5,022    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107      
designo Package 4,185 4,185    
Sport Package 2,023      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409    
Sunshades, second row 354 354    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Upholstered instrument panel   326    
Leather door panel trim     698  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     1,396  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       4,558
Options (change) 16,285 13,270 2,250 4,900
Options (change) 15,146 12,342 2,094 4,558
Destination 925 925 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 2,100
Total Price $56,710 $56,202 $77,125 $104,025
Total Invoice $52,806 $52,051 $71,786 $96,948

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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: $21,388
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,166
Model Year2017201720092009
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$56,710$56,202$77,125$104,025
Adjustments for Features-415-4650-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,295$55,737$77,125$102,875
Cost Above Minimum$558$0$0$25,750
Total Invoice$52,806$52,051$71,786$96,948
Adjustments for Features-386-4310-1,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,420$51,620$71,786$95,876
Cost Above Minimum$800$0$0$24,090

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

Model Year2017201720092009
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  
Power door closers  $300$300
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
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  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
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$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel 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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
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 $0
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,590$7,640$7,175$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$465$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-386-4310-1,072

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

Model Year20172009
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 Capacity17.4 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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175048%
Total Not Requested189052%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested175048%
Total Not Requested189052%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1950100%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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