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

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,100

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $4,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,049

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $4,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8E-Class
TrimA8S8E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $61,400
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $57,102
Premium Package 3,275 2,800  
Heated steering wheel 300 300 490
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500    
Satellite radio 550 550  
Leather door panel trim 750    
KEYLESS-GO Package     990
Premium 1 Package     4,320
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,610
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
Rear side airbags     420
Special order charge     250
Sunshades, second row     380
Heated second row seats     625
Premium Package 3,045 2,605  
Heated steering wheel 281 281 456
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396    
Satellite radio 490 501  
Leather door panel trim 698    
KEYLESS-GO Package     921
Premium 1 Package     4,018
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,497
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
Rear side airbags     391
Special order charge     233
Sunshades, second row     353
Heated second row seats     581
Options (change) 6,375 3,650 10,775
Options (change) 5,910 3,387 10,022
Destination 775 775 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $77,840 $99,825 $73,100
Total Invoice $72,426 $93,033 $68,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,368
Model Year200820082014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8E-Class
TrimA8S8E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10402hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$77,840$99,825$73,100
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,840$99,675$72,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,835$0
Total Invoice$72,426$93,033$68,049
Adjustments for Features0-140-991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,426$92,893$67,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,467$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year200820082014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8E-Class
TrimA8S8E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,875$6,025$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-991

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20082014
ModelA8 / S8E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in113.2 in
Length199.3 in192.1 in
Width74.6 in73.0 in
Height56.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested227581%
Total Not Requested54019%

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