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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: $71,990

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $19,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,013

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $17,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8E-Class
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8E350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,100 $83,900 $112,500 $50,490
Base Invoice $69,844 $78,028 $104,627 $46,956
Driver Assistance Package 3,250 3,250 2,250 2,950
Premium Package 4,000 4,000    
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800  
Warm Weather Package 1,700 1,700    
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,300 1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,910
Wood trim     0  
Lane departure warning     500  
Premium 1 Package       4,000
Active Multicontour Driver Seat       660
Premium 2 Package       2,450
Leather seating surfaces       1,620
Obstacle detection, rear       970
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Rear side airbags       420
Sunshades, second row       380
Cooled or ventilated front seats       450
Heated steering wheel       490
Heated second row seats       625
3.0L V6 Diesel       1,200
Driver Assistance Package 3,023 3,023 2,093 2,744
Premium Package 3,720 3,720    
Cold Weather Package 744 744 744  
Warm Weather Package 1,582 1,582    
Night vision 2,139 2,139 2,139 1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 2,790 1,776
Wood trim     0  
Lane departure warning     467  
Premium 1 Package       3,720
Active Multicontour Driver Seat       614
Premium 2 Package       2,279
Leather seating surfaces       1,507
Obstacle detection, rear       902
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669
Rear side airbags       391
Sunshades, second row       353
Cooled or ventilated front seats       419
Heated steering wheel       456
Heated second row seats       581
3.0L V6 Diesel       1,116
Options (change) 15,050 15,050 8,850 20,625
Options (change) 13,998 13,998 8,233 19,182
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $91,045 $99,845 $122,245 $71,990
Total Invoice $84,737 $92,921 $113,755 $67,013

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,605
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8E-Class
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8E350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG24/36 MPG24/36 MPG21/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21245/45-17
Total Price$91,045$99,845$122,245$71,990
Adjustments for Features-5,500-5,500-8,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,545$94,345$114,045$71,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$28,500$0
Total Invoice$84,737$92,921$113,755$67,013
Adjustments for Features-5,119-5,119-7,6310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,618$87,802$106,124$67,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,184$26,506$0

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

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8E-Class
TrimA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8E350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention   $150
Rearview camera   $200
Tires, run-flat   $150
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
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows  $200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$10,300$10,300$13,000$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,500$5,500$8,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,119-5,119-7,6310

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

Model Year20142012
ModelA8 / S8E-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 Weight4,465 lb.4,059 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 Legroom37.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Premium 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 seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Premium 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 seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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