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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: $80,970

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $14,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,383

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $13,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $60,400
Base Invoice $73,237 $56,172
Cold Weather Package 800  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 2,950
Premium Package 2,000  
Night vision 2,300 1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 1,910
Leather door panel trim 750  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Premium 1 Package   4,450
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   660
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Sunshades, second row   380
Special order charge   250
Heated steering wheel   490
Heated second row seats   625
Cold Weather Package 744  
Convenience Package 2,698  
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,744
Premium Package 1,860  
Night vision 2,139 1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 1,776
Leather door panel trim 699  
Sunshades, second row, power 699  
Premium 1 Package   4,139
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   614
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rear side airbags   391
Sunshades, second row   353
Special order charge   250
Heated steering wheel   456
Heated second row seats   581
Options (change) 15,500 19,665
Options (change) 14,419 18,306
Destination 875 905
Total Price $95,125 $80,970
Total Invoice $88,531 $75,383

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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: $12,776
Model Year20122013
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$95,125$80,970
Adjustments for Features-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,725$80,970
Total Invoice$88,531$75,383
Adjustments for Features-3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,159$75,383

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

Model Year20122013
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers$300 
Remote app $25
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,525$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3720

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

Model Year20122013
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

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 door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
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 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%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested224081%
Total Not Requested52519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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