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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: $72,825

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $19,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,788

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $18,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $56,300
Base Invoice $72,587 $52,359
Convenience Package 2,350  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,900
Premium Package 2,000  
Night vision 2,300 1,750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 1,880
Leather door panel trim 750  
Premium 1 Package   4,400
Premium 2 Package   2,400
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat   650
Obstacle detection, rear   950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Convenience Package 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,697
Premium Package 1,860  
Night vision 2,139 1,628
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 1,748
Leather door panel trim 699  
Premium 1 Package   4,092
Premium 2 Package   2,232
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat   604
Obstacle detection, rear   884
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 13,400 15,650
Options (change) 12,463 14,554
Destination 875 875
Total Price $92,325 $72,825
Total Invoice $85,925 $67,788

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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: $16,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,717
Model Year20112010
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-17
Total Price$92,325$72,825
Adjustments for Features-2,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,725$72,825
Total Invoice$85,925$67,788
Adjustments for Features-2,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,505$67,788

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

Model Year20112010
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger 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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,000$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4200

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

Model Year20112010
ModelA8E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in113.1 in
Length202.2 in191.7 in
Width76.7 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 alert200Yes
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%
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 seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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 Requested226587%
Total Not Requested35013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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