Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012 Audi A8 Audi A8 2011

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,245

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $16,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,390

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $15,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelE-Class (2-door)A8
TrimE550A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,590 $78,050
Base Invoice $52,629 $72,587
Appearance Package 1,270  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 3,000
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear side airbags 420  
Premium Package   2,000
Convenience Package   2,350
Leather door panel trim   750
Appearance Package 1,181  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,790
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Rear side airbags 391  
Premium Package   1,860
Convenience Package   2,185
Leather door panel trim   699
Options (change) 12,780 8,100
Options (change) 11,886 7,534
Destination 875 875
Total Price $70,245 $87,025
Total Invoice $65,390 $80,996

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,953
Model Year20122011
ModelE-Class (2-door)A8
TrimE550A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$70,245$87,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,245$84,175
Total Invoice$65,390$80,996
Adjustments for Features0-2,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,390$78,343

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
ModelE-Class (2-door)A8
TrimE550A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,125$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,653

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
ModelE-Class (2-door)A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.8 in
Length185.0 in202.2 in
Width70.3 in76.7 in
Height55.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,773 lb.4,409 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

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 seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

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