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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,790

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $15,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,392

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $14,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA8S8E400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $50,732 $56,405
Driver Assistance Package 1,400 1,400    
Premium Package 3,275 2,800    
Leather door panel trim 750      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500      
Satellite radio 550 550    
Heated steering wheel   300    
Premium 2 Package     2,825 2,825
Premium 1 Package     4,100 4,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Rear side airbags     420 420
Special order charge     250 250
Driver Assistance Package 1,303 1,303    
Premium Package 3,045 2,605    
Leather door panel trim 698      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396      
Satellite radio 490 501    
Heated steering wheel   281    
Premium 2 Package     2,628 2,628
Premium 1 Package     3,813 3,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670
Rear side airbags     391 391
Special order charge     233 233
Options (change) 7,475 5,050 8,315 8,315
Options (change) 6,932 4,690 7,735 7,735
Destination 775 775 925 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $78,940 $101,225 $63,790 $69,890
Total Invoice $73,448 $94,336 $59,392 $65,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,139
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA8S8E400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine350hp V8450hp V10329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$78,940$101,225$63,790$69,890
Adjustments for Features-2,060-2,3100-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,880$98,915$63,790$69,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,035$0$5,700
Total Invoice$73,448$94,336$59,392$65,065
Adjustments for Features-1,917-2,1530-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,531$92,183$59,392$64,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,652$0$5,301

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA8S8E400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,425$8,675$6,365$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$2,310$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,917-2,1530-372

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20082017
ModelA8 / S8E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.9 in108.7 in
Length199.3 in185.0 in
Width74.6 in70.3 in
Height56.9 in54.8 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested67545%
Total Not Requested82555%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested67545%
Total Not Requested82555%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested187570%
Total Not Requested79030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested187570%
Total Not Requested79030%

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