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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: $94,325

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $8,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $87,787

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $8,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelE-ClassA8
TrimE63 AMGA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $88,900 $78,750
Base Invoice $82,677 $73,237
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 3,000
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Night vision 1,780 2,300
Rear side airbags 420  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 3,000
Sunshades, second row 380  
Premium Package   2,000
Convenience Package   2,900
Leather door panel trim   750
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,790
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Night vision 1,655 2,139
Rear side airbags 391  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 2,790
Sunshades, second row 353  
Premium Package   1,860
Convenience Package   2,698
Leather door panel trim   699
Sunshades, second row, power   699
Options (change) 13,410 14,700
Options (change) 12,472 13,675
Destination 875 875
Total Price $103,185 $94,325
Total Invoice $96,024 $87,787

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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: $10,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,005
Model Year20122012
ModelE-ClassA8
TrimE63 AMGA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$103,185$94,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,185$92,425
Total Invoice$96,024$87,787
Adjustments for Features0-1,768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,024$86,019

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

Model Year20122012
ModelE-ClassA8
TrimE63 AMGA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 door closers $300
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
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 thigh support length adjuster, 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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,975$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,768

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

Model Year20122012
ModelE-ClassA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in117.8 in
Length191.7 in202.2 in
Width73.0 in76.7 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,048 lb.4,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
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 seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%

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