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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: $68,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,108

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $64,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelC-ClassR8R8R8
TrimC63 AMGV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,430 $138,700 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $57,130 $128,991 $153,357 $180,792
Multimedia Package 2,790      
Lighting Package 1,290      
AMG Leather Package 2,590      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 575 575 575
Proximity key 650      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 3,400 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) 669 535 535 535
Proximity key 605      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 3,162 3,162  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package       4,650
Options (change) 12,260 3,975 3,975 5,575
Options (change) 11,403 3,697 3,697 5,185
Destination 875 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300 1,300 1,300
Total Price $76,265 $145,225 $171,425 $202,525
Total Invoice $71,108 $135,238 $159,604 $188,527

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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: $69,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,568
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelC-ClassR8R8R8
TrimC63 AMGV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine451hp V8532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionT7S7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12550, 13550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$76,265$145,225$171,425$202,525
Adjustments for Features-4700-2,750-7,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,795$145,225$168,675$195,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,450$49,775
Total Invoice$71,108$135,238$159,604$188,527
Adjustments for Features-4380-2,560-7,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,670$135,238$157,044$181,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,806$46,284

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

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelC-ClassR8R8R8
TrimC63 AMGV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250   
Remote app $25$25$25
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   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$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$500
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
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$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Performance meter $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$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 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$6,680$6,210$8,960$13,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$0$2,750$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-4380-2,560-7,005

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

Model Year20122018
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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