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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: $36,030

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $85,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,563

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $80,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR8R8R8
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55V8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,200 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $114,900 $151,200 $170,545
Base Invoice $27,156 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $106,857 $140,616 $158,607
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 650 650 650
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500      
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765      
Heated front seats 680 680 680        
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,100    
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 430      
Power front seats             2,000
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 605 605 605
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465      
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711      
Heated front seats 633 633 633        
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,953    
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 400      
Power front seats             1,860
Options (change) 6,055 6,055 6,055 5,385 2,750 650 2,650
Options (change) 5,632 5,632 5,632 5,008 2,558 605 2,465
Destination 775 775 775 775 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $36,030 $44,380 $44,980 $61,910 $121,900 $156,100 $177,445
Total Invoice $33,563 $41,329 $41,887 $57,722 $113,665 $145,471 $165,322

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $82,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,731
Model Year2006200620062006201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR8R8R8
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55V8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine201hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionM6M6T7T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$36,030$44,380$44,980$61,910$121,900$156,100$177,445
Adjustments for Features0-800-2,025-4,225-3,615-4,705-8,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,030$43,580$42,955$57,685$118,285$151,395$168,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,550$6,925$21,655$0$33,110$50,330
Total Invoice$33,563$41,329$41,887$57,722$113,665$145,471$165,322
Adjustments for Features0-745-1,886-3,939-3,371-4,385-8,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,563$40,584$40,001$53,783$110,294$141,086$157,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,021$6,438$20,220$0$30,792$46,801

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

Model Year2006200620062006201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR8R8R8
TrimC230 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55V8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150$150$150
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000   
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300   
Rearview camera     $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration    $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door    $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels      $250
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)      $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler      $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings      $100
Rear spoiler   $200   
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400$400
Sunroof   $900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125$125   
Surround sound   $250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150$150
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass    $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors     $50 
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100   
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Folding second row seats   $300   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,880$3,680$4,905$7,105$6,495$7,585$11,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$2,025$4,225$3,615$4,705$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-745-1,886-3,939-3,371-4,385-8,227

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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 Year20062014
ModelC-ClassR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.9 in104.3 in
Length178.4 in175.0 in
Width68.0 in75.0 in
Height55.6 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.0 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Audi R8 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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