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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: $50,400

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $115,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,954

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $107,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassR8
TrimC250 SportC350 SportV10
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,800 $43,200 $162,900
Base Invoice $35,154 $40,176 $151,497
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400  
Special order charge 250 250  
Leather Package 1,750 1,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790  
Satellite radio 460    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 575
Proximity key 650 650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 665 665  
Heated front seats 750    
Wood trim   0  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,302 1,302  
Special order charge 250 250  
Leather Package 1,628 1,628  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595  
Satellite radio 428    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 535
Proximity key 605 605  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 618 618  
Heated front seats 698    
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 11,695 10,485 575
Options (change) 10,895 9,769 535
Destination 905 905 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $50,400 $54,590 $166,025
Total Invoice $46,954 $50,850 $154,582

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $113,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $105,761
Model Year201320132017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassR8
TrimC250 SportC350 SportV10
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4302hp V6540hp V10
TransmissionT7T7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8450, 12550, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$50,400$54,590$166,025
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,400$53,990$164,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,590$0
Total Invoice$46,954$50,850$154,582
Adjustments for Features0-559-1,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,954$50,291$152,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,337$0

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

Model Year201320132017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassR8
TrimC250 SportC350 SportV10
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
Handwriting recognition  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer  $100
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,430$7,030$8,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-559-1,867

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

Model Year20132017
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 C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested111585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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