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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: $62,185

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $19,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,894

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $18,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8E350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $72,200 $80,900 $110,000 $49,800 $56,590
Base Invoice $67,146 $75,238 $102,300 $46,314 $52,629
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 3,000 2,500 2,950 2,950
Convenience Package 3,000 3,000      
Comfort Package 2,000 2,000      
Leather door panel trim 750 750      
Wood trim     0    
Premium 1 Package       4,000 4,000
Premium 2 Package       2,450 2,450
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Rear side airbags       420 420
Appearance Package         1,270
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,790 2,327 2,744 2,744
Convenience Package 2,790 2,790      
Comfort Package 1,860 1,860      
Leather door panel trim 699 699      
Wood trim     0    
Premium 1 Package       3,720 3,720
Premium 2 Package       2,279 2,279
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669
Rear side airbags       391 391
Appearance Package         1,181
Options (change) 8,750 8,750 2,500 11,510 12,780
Options (change) 8,139 8,139 2,327 10,705 11,886
Destination 895 895 895 875 875
Total Price $81,845 $90,545 $113,395 $62,185 $70,245
Total Invoice $76,180 $84,272 $105,522 $57,894 $65,390

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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) E350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,563
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8E350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8302hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$81,845$90,545$113,395$62,185$70,245
Adjustments for Features-4,000-4,000-8,1250-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,845$86,545$105,270$62,185$69,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,700$27,425$0$7,185
Total Invoice$76,180$84,272$105,522$57,894$65,390
Adjustments for Features-3,723-3,723-7,5610-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,457$80,549$97,961$57,894$64,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,092$25,504$0$6,681

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

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8E-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8E350E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150  
Wide-view rear camera  $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Laminated front side windows  $200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
LED headlights  $1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Metal pedals    $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$10,400$10,400$14,525$6,400$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,000$4,000$8,125$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,723-3,723-7,5610-815

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

Model Year20132012
ModelA8 / S8E-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 Weight4,377 lb.3,620 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 Legroom37.7 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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 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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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