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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8 / S8 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 Year20062018
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
TrimE55S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,800 $115,900
Base Invoice $76,074 $107,788
Lighting Package 990  
Premium Package 3,650  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Satellite radio 500  
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Power trunk closer 510  
Proximity key 1,080  
Lighting Package 921  
Premium Package 3,395  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Satellite radio 465  
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Power trunk closer 474  
Proximity key 1,004  
Options (change) 8,755 0
Options (change) 8,142 0
Destination 775 975
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $93,030 $116,875
Total Invoice $86,691 $108,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,832
Model Year20062018
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
TrimE55S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG14/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18275/35-21
Total Price$93,030$116,875
Adjustments for Features0-7,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,030$109,095
Total Invoice$86,691$108,763
Adjustments for Features0-7,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,691$101,523

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

Model Year20062018
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
TrimE55S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
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$3,700$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,240

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

Model Year20062018
ModelE-ClassA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in117.8 in
Length189.7 in202.6 in
Width71.7 in76.7 in
Height57.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,990 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 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, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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