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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $77,505

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $11,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,144

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $10,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelC-ClassA8
TrimAMG C63A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,200 $78,750
Base Invoice $60,636 $73,237
Premium 4 Package 5,700  
designo Package 3,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Convenience Package   2,900
LED headlights   1,600
Leather door panel trim   750
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Premium 4 Package 5,301  
designo Package 2,883  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Convenience Package   2,698
LED headlights   1,488
Leather door panel trim   699
Sunshades, second row, power   699
Options (change) 11,380 9,000
Options (change) 10,583 8,374
Destination 925 875
Total Price $77,505 $88,625
Total Invoice $72,144 $82,486

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,156
Model Year20172012
ModelC-ClassA8
TrimAMG C63A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$77,505$88,625
Adjustments for Features0-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,505$88,425
Total Invoice$72,144$82,486
Adjustments for Features0-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,144$82,300

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

Model Year20172012
ModelC-ClassA8
TrimAMG C63A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers $300
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
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 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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$7,050$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186

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

Model Year20172012
ModelC-ClassA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in117.8 in
Length184.5 in202.2 in
Width71.3 in76.7 in
Height56.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.4,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power decklid350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested211559%
Total Not Requested150041%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

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