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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: $70,190

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $13,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,343

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $12,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelE-Class (2-door)A8
TrimE550A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,300 $78,750
Base Invoice $56,079 $73,237
Premium 1 Package 3,880  
Sport Package 870  
Premium 2 Package 2,825  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear side airbags 420  
Special order charge 250  
Premium Package   2,000
LED headlights   1,600
Leather door panel trim   750
Premium 1 Package 3,608  
Sport Package 809  
Premium 2 Package 2,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rear side airbags 391  
Special order charge 233  
Premium Package   1,860
LED headlights   1,488
Leather door panel trim   699
Options (change) 8,965 4,350
Options (change) 8,339 4,047
Destination 925 875
Total Price $70,190 $83,975
Total Invoice $65,343 $78,159

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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: $12,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,397
Model Year20162012
ModelE-Class (2-door)A8
TrimE550A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$70,190$83,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,190$82,450
Total Invoice$65,343$78,159
Adjustments for Features0-1,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,343$76,740

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

Model Year20162012
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,775$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,419

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

Model Year20162012
ModelE-Class (2-door)A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.8 in
Length185.0 in202.2 in
Width70.3 in76.7 in
Height54.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,134 lb.4,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft313.2 ft3

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested146557%
Total Not Requested110043%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested60092%

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%

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