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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: $38,520

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $84,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,879

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $78,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720072015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR8R8R8R8
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900
Base Invoice $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898 $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 650 650 650 650
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765        
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680        
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,100      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500        
Power front seats             2,000 2,000
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358 1,358 1,358        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 605 605 605 605
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711        
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633        
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,953      
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395        
Power front seats             1,860 1,860
Options (change) 8,095 8,095 8,095 8,095 2,750 650 2,650 2,650
Options (change) 7,529 7,529 7,529 7,529 2,558 605 2,465 2,465
Destination 775 775 775 775 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700
Total Price $38,520 $42,270 $46,870 $47,470 $122,900 $158,800 $180,400 $205,500
Total Invoice $35,879 $39,366 $43,644 $44,202 $114,595 $147,982 $168,070 $191,322

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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: $80,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,401
Model Year20072007200720072015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR8R8R8R8
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10
TransmissionM6T7M6T7M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12320, 12320, 12140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$38,520$42,270$46,870$47,470$122,900$158,800$180,400$205,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-800-2,025-3,555-4,455-8,530-9,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,520$41,045$46,070$45,445$119,345$154,345$171,870$195,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,550$6,925$0$35,000$52,525$76,175
Total Invoice$35,879$39,366$43,644$44,202$114,595$147,982$168,070$191,322
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-745-1,886-3,315-4,152-7,947-9,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,879$38,225$42,899$42,316$111,280$143,830$160,123$182,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,346$7,020$6,437$0$32,550$48,843$70,751

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

Model Year20072007200720072015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassR8R8R8R8
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200    
7-speed automated manual       $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0    
AWD    $1700$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$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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$4000
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250$250
Rearview camera     $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350    
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40$40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $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$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100    
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration    $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0     
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 $25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door    $100$100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels      $250$250
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)      $100$100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler      $300$300
Carbon fiber mirror housings      $100$100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser       $200
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400$400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200    
CD player$125$125$125$125    
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250  
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150$150$150
Chronometer    $100$100$100$100
Compass    $0$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$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100     
Carbon fiber trim      $200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50    
Illuminated door sill trim plates       $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$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    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$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$300
Wood trim $300 $300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0   $0$0
Wheels, dark finish       $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$3,130$4,355$3,930$5,155$6,685$7,585$11,660$13,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$800$2,025$3,555$4,455$8,530$9,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-745-1,886-3,315-4,152-7,947-9,291

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

Model Year20072015
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

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%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 Competition

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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