Audi A8 Audi A8 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012

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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: $70,245

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $18,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,390

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $16,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelA8E-Class (2-door)
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $78,750 $56,590
Base Invoice $73,237 $52,629
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,950
Convenience Package 2,900  
Premium Package 2,000  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Appearance Package   1,270
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,744
Convenience Package 2,698  
Premium Package 1,860  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Appearance Package   1,181
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Options (change) 8,650 12,780
Options (change) 8,047 11,886
Destination 875 875
Total Price $88,275 $70,245
Total Invoice $82,159 $65,390

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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: $14,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,837
Model Year20122012
ModelA8E-Class (2-door)
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine372hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$88,275$70,245
Adjustments for Features-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,125$70,245
Total Invoice$82,159$65,390
Adjustments for Features-2,9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,227$65,390

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

Model Year20122012
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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
Total Value of Features$8,275$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9320

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

Model Year20122012
ModelA8E-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.8 in108.7 in
Length202.2 in185.0 in
Width76.7 in70.3 in
Height57.5 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,729 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support 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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