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

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

Lowest Total Price: $76,095

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $3,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,850

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $3,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $60,400
Base Invoice $69,331 $56,172
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690 590
Technology Package 1,500  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Driver Assistance Package   2,950
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Premium 1 Package   4,450
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Sunshades, second row   380
Special order charge   250
Rear side airbags   420
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 642 549
Technology Package 1,396  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Driver Assistance Package   2,744
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Premium 1 Package   4,139
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Sunshades, second row   353
Special order charge   250
Rear side airbags   391
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 4,440 14,790
Options (change) 4,133 13,773
Destination 825 905
Total Price $79,815 $76,095
Total Invoice $74,289 $70,850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,803
Model Year20102013
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$79,815$76,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,815$74,630
Total Invoice$74,289$70,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,289$69,486

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

Model Year20102013
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers$300 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,600$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,364

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

Model Year20102013
ModelA8E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in113.1 in
Length199.3 in191.7 in
Width74.6 in73.0 in
Height56.9 in57.7 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 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested160080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested217579%
Total Not Requested59021%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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