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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: $72,735

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $14,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,712

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $13,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8E300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $52,150
Base Invoice $72,587 $48,500
Cold Weather Package 800  
Convenience Package 2,350  
Premium Package 2,000  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500  
Leather door panel trim 750  
LED headlights 1,400  
Premium 2 Package   7,650
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900
designo Edition   4,900
AWD   2,500
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Luxury Package   0
Heated steering wheel   250
Heated second row seats   620
Special order charge   250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Rear side airbags   420
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Cold Weather Package 744  
Convenience Package 2,185  
Premium Package 1,860  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396  
Leather door panel trim 699  
LED headlights 1,302  
Premium 2 Package   7,115
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767
designo Edition   4,557
AWD   2,325
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Luxury Package   0
Heated steering wheel   233
Heated second row seats   577
Special order charge   233
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Rear side airbags   391
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 8,800 19,660
Options (change) 8,186 18,287
Destination 875 925
Total Price $87,725 $72,735
Total Invoice $81,648 $67,712

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,055
Model Year20112017
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8E300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$87,725$72,735
Adjustments for Features0-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,725$69,385
Total Invoice$81,648$67,712
Adjustments for Features0-3,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,648$64,593

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

Model Year20112017
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8E300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Folding second row seats $300
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Total Value of Features$5,675$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,119

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

Model Year20112017
ModelA8E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in115.7 in
Length202.2 in193.8 in
Width76.7 in73.7 in
Height57.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,409 lb.3,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252549%
Total Not Requested260051%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested180072%
Total Not Requested70028%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/55HR17 tires400No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

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