Audi A8 Audi A8 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2017

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $70,760

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $12,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,874

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $11,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelA8E-Class (2-door)
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $78,050 $60,650
Base Invoice $72,587 $56,405
Premium Package 2,000  
Leather door panel trim 750  
LED headlights 1,400  
Premium 2 Package   2,825
Premium 1 Package   4,100
Sport Package   870
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Premium Package 1,860  
Leather door panel trim 699  
LED headlights 1,302  
Premium 2 Package   2,628
Premium 1 Package   3,813
Sport Package   809
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 4,150 9,185
Options (change) 3,861 8,544
Destination 875 925
Total Price $83,075 $70,760
Total Invoice $77,323 $65,874

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,239
Model Year20112017
ModelA8E-Class (2-door)
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine372hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$83,075$70,760
Adjustments for Features-1,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,775$70,760
Total Invoice$77,323$65,874
Adjustments for Features-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,113$65,874

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

Model Year20112017
ModelA8E-Class (2-door)
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,275$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2100

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

Model Year20112017
ModelA8E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.8 in108.7 in
Length202.2 in185.0 in
Width76.7 in70.3 in
Height57.5 in54.8 in
Curb Weight4,409 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested146555%
Total Not Requested120045%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

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