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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: $70,830

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC   
Difference: $26,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,939

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC   
Difference: $24,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelA8 / S8E-Class
TrimA8 4.0TE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,400 $52,650
Base Invoice $80,352 $48,965
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,800
Premium Package 3,950  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 1,910
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   660
Parktronic Package   970
Premium 1 Package   4,180
Lighting Package   1,500
KEYLESS-GO Package   900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rear side airbags   420
Special order charge   250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Heated second row seats   625
Heated steering wheel   250
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,604
Premium Package 3,673  
Cold Weather Package 697  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 1,776
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   614
Parktronic Package   902
Premium 1 Package   3,887
Lighting Package   1,395
KEYLESS-GO Package   837
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Rear side airbags   391
Special order charge   233
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Heated second row seats   581
Heated steering wheel   233
Options (change) 9,950 17,255
Options (change) 9,253 16,049
Destination 925 925
Total Price $97,275 $70,830
Total Invoice $90,530 $65,939

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,296
Model Year20152016
ModelA8 / S8E-Class
TrimA8 4.0TE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine435hp V8195hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/36 MPG28/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-17
Total Price$97,275$70,830
Adjustments for Features-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,735$70,830
Total Invoice$90,530$65,939
Adjustments for Features-3,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,235$65,939

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

Model Year20152016
ModelA8 / S8E-Class
TrimA8 4.0TE250 BlueTEC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power door closers$300 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,265$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2950

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

Model Year20152016
ModelA8 / S8E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in113.2 in
Length202.2 in192.1 in
Width76.7 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,465 lb.4,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Volume14.2 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested80040%
Total Not Requested120060%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E250 BlueTEC

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196567%
Total Not Requested95033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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