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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: $72,705

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $17,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,683

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $15,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelA8E-Class (2-door)
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $78,750 $59,400
Base Invoice $73,237 $55,242
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,800
Convenience Package 2,900  
Premium Package 2,000  
Leather door panel trim 750  
LED headlights 1,600  
Lighting Package   1,500
Sport Package   870
Premium 1 Package   3,430
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Proximity key   650
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,604
Convenience Package 2,698  
Premium Package 1,860  
Leather door panel trim 699  
LED headlights 1,488  
Lighting Package   1,395
Sport Package   809
Premium 1 Package   3,190
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 10,250 12,380
Options (change) 9,535 11,516
Destination 875 925
Total Price $89,875 $72,705
Total Invoice $83,647 $67,683

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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: $15,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,405
Model Year20122015
ModelA8E-Class (2-door)
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine372hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$89,875$72,705
Adjustments for Features-1,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,200$72,705
Total Invoice$83,647$67,683
Adjustments for Features-1,5590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,088$67,683

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

Model Year20122015
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 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
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 
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
Total Value of Features$8,150$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5590

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

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,729 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

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-250500%
Total Not Requested200-400%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested100043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested166577%
Total Not Requested50023%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

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