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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: $74,955

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $51,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,889

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $48,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelC-ClassR8R8R8
TrimC63 AMGV8V10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,430 $114,900 $151,200 $170,545
Base Invoice $57,130 $106,857 $140,616 $158,607
Lighting Package 1,290      
Multimedia Package 2,790      
AMG Leather Package 2,590      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 650 650 650
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 2,500 2,500  
Navigation system   2,100    
Convenience Package   2,000    
iPod integration   100 100 100
Power front seats       2,000
Lighting Package 1,200      
Multimedia Package 2,595      
AMG Leather Package 2,409      
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 605 605 605
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 2,325 2,325  
Navigation system   1,953    
Convenience Package   1,860    
iPod integration   93 93 93
Power front seats       1,860
Options (change) 10,950 7,350 3,250 2,750
Options (change) 10,184 6,836 3,023 2,558
Destination 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 1,700 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $74,955 $126,500 $158,700 $177,545
Total Invoice $69,889 $117,943 $147,889 $165,415

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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: $54,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,930
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelC-ClassR8R8R8
TrimC63 AMGV8V10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine451hp V8430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionT7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$74,955$126,500$158,700$177,545
Adjustments for Features-3,0850-500-4,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,870$126,500$158,200$173,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,700$46,620
Total Invoice$69,889$117,943$147,889$165,415
Adjustments for Features-2,8760-466-4,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,013$117,943$147,423$161,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,480$43,349

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

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelC-ClassR8R8R8
TrimC63 AMGV8V10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Second-row low console$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
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$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Surround sound$250 $250 
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-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$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,895$4,810$5,310$9,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$0$500$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8760-466-4,123

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

Model Year20122014
ModelC-ClassR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length180.7 in175.0 in
Width69.7 in75.0 in
Height54.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

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 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, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested67580%
Total Not Requested16520%

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 seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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