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

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $84,975

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $8,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,089

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $7,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelE-ClassA8
TrimE55A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $78,050
Base Invoice $76,074 $72,587
Lighting Package 990  
Premium Package 3,650 2,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Power trunk closer 510  
Proximity key 1,080  
Convenience Package   2,350
Rear air vents with automatic controls   950
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Lighting Package 921  
Premium Package 3,395 1,860
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Power trunk closer 474  
Proximity key 1,004  
Convenience Package   2,185
Rear air vents with automatic controls   883
Sunshades, second row, power   699
Options (change) 8,755 6,050
Options (change) 8,142 5,627
Destination 775 875
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $93,030 $84,975
Total Invoice $86,691 $79,089

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,687
Model Year20062011
ModelE-ClassA8
TrimE55A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$93,030$84,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,030$81,660
Total Invoice$86,691$79,089
Adjustments for Features0-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,691$76,004

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

Model Year20062011
ModelE-ClassA8
TrimE55A8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,775$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,085

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

Model Year20062011
ModelE-ClassA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in117.8 in
Length189.7 in202.2 in
Width71.7 in76.7 in
Height57.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

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
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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