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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: $72,365

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $54,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,480

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $51,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassR8
TrimC63 AMG4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,430 $109,000
Base Invoice $57,130 $101,370
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 650
Wood trim 0  
Convenience Package   3,500
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed automated manual   9,000
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 605
Wood trim 0  
Convenience Package   3,255
Navigation system   1,860
6-speed automated manual   8,370
Options (change) 8,360 15,150
Options (change) 7,775 14,090
Destination 875 1,000
Gas Tax 1,700 2,100
Total Price $72,365 $127,250
Total Invoice $67,480 $118,560

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,190
Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassR8
TrimC63 AMG4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine451hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$72,365$127,250
Adjustments for Features-3,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,030$127,250
Total Invoice$67,480$118,560
Adjustments for Features-3,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,370$118,560

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

Model Year20122008
ModelC-ClassR8
TrimC63 AMG4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,670$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1100

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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 Year20122008
ModelC-ClassR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length180.7 in174.5 in
Width69.7 in75.0 in
Height54.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft33.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested102588%
Total Not Requested14012%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested107590%
Total Not Requested11510%

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