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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $84,315

Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43   
Difference: $4,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,479

Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43   
Difference: $4,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8E-Class
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,200 $80,900 $110,000 $72,400
Base Invoice $67,146 $75,238 $102,300 $67,332
Convenience Package 3,000 3,000    
Driver Assistance Package 3,000 3,000 2,500  
Comfort Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800  
Laminated front side windows 600 600    
Warm Weather Package 1,700 1,700    
Around view cameras 750 750    
LED headlights 1,600 1,600    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500 1,500    
Leather door panel trim 750 750    
Wood trim     0 0
Acoustic Comfort Package       1,100
Premium 3 Package       7,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Rear side airbags       420
Cooled or ventilated front seats       450
Heated second row seats       620
Sunshades, second row       380
Convenience Package 2,790 2,790    
Driver Assistance Package 2,790 2,790 2,327  
Comfort Package 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 744 744 744  
Laminated front side windows 558 558    
Warm Weather Package 1,582 1,582    
Around view cameras 697 697    
LED headlights 1,488 1,488    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396 1,396    
Leather door panel trim 699 699    
Wood trim     0 0
Acoustic Comfort Package       1,023
Premium 3 Package       6,789
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670
Rear side airbags       391
Cooled or ventilated front seats       419
Heated second row seats       577
Sunshades, second row       353
Options (change) 15,700 15,700 3,300 10,990
Options (change) 14,604 14,604 3,071 10,222
Destination 895 895 895 925
Total Price $88,795 $97,495 $114,195 $84,315
Total Invoice $82,645 $90,737 $106,266 $78,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,865
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8E-Class
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8396hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/21 MPG13/21 MPG13/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21245/40-19
Total Price$88,795$97,495$114,195$84,315
Adjustments for Features00-1,300-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,795$97,495$112,895$81,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,700$24,100$0
Total Invoice$82,645$90,737$106,266$78,479
Adjustments for Features00-1,210-2,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,645$90,737$105,056$75,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,092$22,411$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2013201320132017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8E-Class
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000
Automated lane change   $300
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$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$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active safety seat bolsters   $0
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Evasive maneuver assist   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication   $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer   $200
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$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
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Metal pedals   $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Rapid-heating front seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 
Crosswind stabilization   $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,925$7,925$9,225$10,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,300$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,210-2,699

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20132017
ModelA8 / S8E-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 Weight4,740 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 Legroom37.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

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?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

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?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested22531%
Total Not Requested50069%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Acoustic Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sound insulation, additional0No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Laminated rear side windows100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested222547%
Total Not Requested255053%

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