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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $80,080 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 | ||
| Difference: $13,795 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $74,536 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 | ||
| Difference: $12,832 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | A8 |
| Trim | E550 | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $59,790 | $78,050 |
| Base Invoice | $55,605 | $72,587 |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,450 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 2,450 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,610 | |
| Active Multicontour Driver Seat | 660 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 3,000 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | |
| Night vision | 1,780 | 2,300 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | |
| Rear side airbags | 420 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,910 | 3,000 |
| Heated second row seats | 625 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,350 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 750 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 750 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,139 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 2,279 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,497 | |
| Active Multicontour Driver Seat | 614 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,790 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | |
| Night vision | 1,655 | 2,139 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | |
| Rear side airbags | 391 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,776 | 2,790 |
| Heated second row seats | 581 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | |
| Premium Package | 1,860 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,185 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 699 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 699 | |
| Options (change) | 19,415 | 14,950 |
| Options (change) | 18,056 | 13,906 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $80,080 | $93,875 |
| Total Invoice | $74,536 | $87,368 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,270 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,343 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | A8 |
| Trim | E550 | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 402hp V8 | 372hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 610, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 255/45-19 |
| Total Price | $80,080 | $93,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $80,080 | $93,350 |
| Total Invoice | $74,536 | $87,368 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -489 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $74,536 | $86,879 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | A8 |
| Trim | E550 | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| 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 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,875 | $6,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -489 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Audi A8
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | E-Class | A8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 117.8 in |
| Length | 191.7 in | 202.2 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,826 lb. | 4,410 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.2 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 38.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2265 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 13% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Active Multicontour Driver Seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 27% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim, expanded coverage | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 12% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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