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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: $56,907

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $24,508

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,712

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $23,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC350eA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,900 $74,050 $96,200
Base Invoice $44,547 $68,867 $89,465
Driver Assistance Package 2,250    
designo Package 3,800    
Heated front seats 580    
Garmin Map Pilot 625    
Sunshade, rear, power 750    
Parktronic Package 970    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 1,500  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 500 690  
Power trunk closer 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Technology Package   3,600 3,500
Leather door panel trim   750  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,900
Driver Assistance Package 2,093    
designo Package 3,534    
Heated front seats 539    
Garmin Map Pilot 581    
Sunshade, rear, power 698    
Parktronic Package 902    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 1,396  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 465 641  
Power trunk closer 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Technology Package   3,347 3,256
Leather door panel trim   698  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,558
Options (change) 12,055 6,540 8,400
Options (change) 11,213 6,082 7,814
Destination 995 825 825
Gas Tax -4,043 0 2,100
Total Price $56,907 $81,415 $107,525
Total Invoice $52,712 $75,774 $100,204

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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: $25,308
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,803
Model Year201820092009
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC350eA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine208hp I4 PiH350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$56,907$81,415$107,525
Adjustments for Features-8000-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,107$81,415$106,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,060
Total Invoice$52,712$75,774$100,204
Adjustments for Features-7410-979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,971$75,774$99,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,451

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

Model Year201820092009
ModelC-ClassA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimC350eA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Eco accelerator$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power door closers $300$300
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$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  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
6 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,125$7,325$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-7410-979

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

Model Year20182009
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 C350e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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