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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: $76,265

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $93,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,108

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $86,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelC-ClassR8R8
TrimC63 AMGV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,430 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $57,130 $151,497 $176,607
Multimedia Package 2,790    
Lighting Package 1,290    
AMG Leather Package 2,590    
Obstacle detection, rear 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575 575
Proximity key 650    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 3,400  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     5,000
Multimedia Package 2,595    
Lighting Package 1,200    
AMG Leather Package 2,409    
Obstacle detection, rear 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 535 535
Proximity key 605    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 3,162  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     4,650
Options (change) 12,260 3,975 5,575
Options (change) 11,403 3,697 5,185
Destination 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300 1,300
Total Price $76,265 $169,425 $198,025
Total Invoice $71,108 $157,744 $184,342

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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: $90,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,513
Model Year201220172017
ModelC-ClassR8R8
TrimC63 AMGV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine451hp V8540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionT7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$76,265$169,425$198,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,280-7,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,265$167,145$190,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,825
Total Invoice$71,108$157,744$184,342
Adjustments for Features0-2,123-6,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,108$155,621$177,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,153

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

Model Year201220172017
ModelC-ClassR8R8
TrimC63 AMGV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Rear side airbags$300  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels  $250
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser  $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,680$8,960$13,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,280$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,123-6,568

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

Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in104.3 in
Length180.7 in174.3 in
Width69.7 in76.4 in
Height54.8 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,539 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.7 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.78.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested96583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested110050%

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