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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: $79,970

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $13,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,438

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $12,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $61,400
Base Invoice $72,587 $57,102
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,800
Convenience Package 2,350  
Cold Weather Package 800  
Premium Package 2,000  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 1,910
LED headlights 1,400  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
KEYLESS-GO Package   990
Premium 1 Package   4,320
Lighting Package   1,500
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   660
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
Heated steering wheel   490
Sunshades, second row   380
Heated second row seats   625
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,604
Convenience Package 2,185  
Cold Weather Package 744  
Premium Package 1,860  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 1,776
LED headlights 1,302  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Sunshades, second row, power 699  
KEYLESS-GO Package   921
Premium 1 Package   4,018
Lighting Package   1,395
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   614
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
Heated steering wheel   456
Sunshades, second row   353
Heated second row seats   581
Options (change) 14,050 17,645
Options (change) 13,069 16,411
Destination 875 925
Total Price $92,975 $79,970
Total Invoice $86,531 $74,438

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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: $13,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,791
Model Year20112014
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$92,975$79,970
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,975$79,220
Total Invoice$86,531$74,438
Adjustments for Features0-698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,531$73,740

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

Model Year20112014
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
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 
Compass $0
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,200$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-698

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

Model Year20112014
ModelA8E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in113.2 in
Length202.2 in192.1 in
Width76.7 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.1 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 ft316.4 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 alert200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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 - 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-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211575%
Total Not Requested70025%
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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested100043%
Active Multicontour 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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