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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: $79,615

Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43   
Difference: $9,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,108

Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43   
Difference: $8,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $72,400
Base Invoice $73,237 $67,332
Convenience Package 2,900  
Cold Weather Package 800  
Premium Package 2,000  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500  
LED headlights 1,600  
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Premium 2 Package   3,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Heated second row seats   620
Wood trim   0
Sunshades, second row   380
Convenience Package 2,698  
Cold Weather Package 744  
Premium Package 1,860  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396  
LED headlights 1,488  
Sunshades, second row, power 699  
Premium 2 Package   3,441
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rear side airbags   391
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Heated second row seats   577
Wood trim   0
Sunshades, second row   353
Options (change) 9,550 6,290
Options (change) 8,885 5,851
Destination 875 925
Total Price $89,175 $79,615
Total Invoice $82,997 $74,108

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,612
Model Year20122017
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8396hp V6
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$89,175$79,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,175$76,690
Total Invoice$82,997$74,108
Adjustments for Features0-2,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,997$71,385

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

Model Year20122017
ModelA8E-Class
TrimA8AMG E43
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
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
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
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
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,125$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,723

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

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,729 lb.4,145 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
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 AMG E43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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