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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: $93,030

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55   
Difference: $23,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,691

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55   
Difference: $22,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelA8 / S8E-Class
TrimS8 PlusE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $81,800
Base Invoice $107,788 $76,074
Lighting Package   990
Premium Package   3,650
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Proximity key   1,080
Power trunk closer   510
Lighting Package   921
Premium Package   3,395
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Proximity key   1,004
Power trunk closer   474
Options (change) 0 8,755
Options (change) 0 8,142
Destination 975 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $116,875 $93,030
Total Invoice $108,763 $86,691

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,832
Model Year20182006
ModelA8 / S8E-Class
TrimS8 PlusE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/24 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21245/40-18
Total Price$116,875$93,030
Adjustments for Features-7,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,095$93,030
Total Invoice$108,763$86,691
Adjustments for Features-7,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$101,523$86,691

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

Model Year20182006
ModelA8 / S8E-Class
TrimS8 PlusE55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Carbon fiber trim$200 
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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,480$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2400

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

Model Year20182006
ModelA8 / S8E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in112.4 in
Length202.6 in189.7 in
Width76.7 in71.7 in
Height57.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,685 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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