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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: $81,005

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $50,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,516

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $47,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelC-ClassR8
TrimC63 AMG4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,430 $114,200
Base Invoice $57,130 $106,206
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
AMG Development Package 6,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 650
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 2,500
Convenience Package   2,100
Navigation system   2,100
iPod integration   100
6-speed automated manual   9,100
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
AMG Development Package 5,627  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 605
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 2,325
Convenience Package   1,953
Navigation system   1,953
iPod integration   93
6-speed automated manual   8,463
Options (change) 17,000 16,550
Options (change) 15,811 15,392
Destination 875 1,250
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $81,005 $132,000
Total Invoice $75,516 $122,848

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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: $53,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,975
Model Year20122011
ModelC-ClassR8
TrimC63 AMG4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine481hp V8430hp V8
TransmissionT7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$81,005$132,000
Adjustments for Features-2,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,170$132,000
Total Invoice$75,516$122,848
Adjustments for Features-2,6430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,873$122,848

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

Model Year20122011
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 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
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
Raised top speed limiter$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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,620$4,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6430

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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 Year20122011
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-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested95082%
Total Not Requested21518%
AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested67578%
Total Not Requested19022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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