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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: $73,295

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $22,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220192019
ModelA8E-ClassE-Class
TrimA8E300E450
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $53,500 $59,950
Cold Weather Package 800    
Convenience Package 2,900    
Premium Package 2,000    
Full Leather Package 7,100    
Sunshades, second row, power 750    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950 760 760
LED headlights 1,600    
Premium 2 Package   5,900 5,900
Active multicontour front seats   1,320 1,320
Warmth & Comfort Package   1,050 1,050
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,900 1,900
designo Edition   4,900 4,900
Heated second row seats   580 580
Special order charge   250 250
Rear side airbags   420 420
Power door closers   550 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Sunshades, second row     380
Cold Weather Package 744    
Convenience Package 2,698    
Premium Package 1,860    
Full Leather Package 6,604    
Sunshades, second row, power 699    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883 707 707
LED headlights 1,488    
Premium 2 Package   5,487 5,487
Active multicontour front seats   1,228 1,228
Warmth & Comfort Package   977 977
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,767 1,767
designo Edition   4,557 4,557
Heated second row seats   539 539
Special order charge   233 233
Rear side airbags   391 391
Power door closers   512 512
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Sunshades, second row     291
Options (change) 16,100 18,800 19,180
Options (change) 14,976 17,487 17,778
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $95,725 $73,295 $80,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,907
Model Year201220192019
ModelA8E-ClassE-Class
TrimA8E300E450
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19x-245/45-18
Total Price$95,725$73,295$80,125
Adjustments for Features0-700-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,725$72,595$77,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,005

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

Model Year201220192019
ModelA8E-ClassE-Class
TrimA8E300E450
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700 $1700
RWD $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming headlights $200$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$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Total Value of Features$5,725$6,425$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-177-592

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

Model Year20122019
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 Weight4,410 lb.4,135 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 door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
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%
Full Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested212552%
Total Not Requested200048%
Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450

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 trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested212552%
Total Not Requested200048%
Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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