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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,715

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $63,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,611

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $58,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassR8
TrimC554.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,450 $109,000
Base Invoice $50,639 $101,370
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 650
Satellite radio 500  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Navigation system 2,210 2,000
6-speed automated manual   9,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 605
Satellite radio 465  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Navigation system 2,055 1,860
6-speed automated manual   8,370
Options (change) 4,190 11,650
Options (change) 3,897 10,835
Destination 775 1,000
Gas Tax 1,300 2,100
Total Price $60,715 $123,750
Total Invoice $56,611 $115,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,286
Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassR8
TrimC554.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine362hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$60,715$123,750
Adjustments for Features-6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,080$123,750
Total Invoice$56,611$115,305
Adjustments for Features-5920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,019$115,305

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassR8
TrimC554.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,805$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5920

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi R8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062008
ModelC-ClassR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.9 in104.3 in
Length178.4 in174.5 in
Width68.0 in75.0 in
Height55.6 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft33.5 ft3

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